Academic Life at University of Nevada-Reno

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Nevada-Reno, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 16 students per faculty member, University of Nevada-Reno is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 98% of instructors full time, University of Nevada-Reno is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at University of Nevada-Reno can choose from 91 majors with reported graduates spanning 27 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Nevada-Reno are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Nevada-Reno, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Nevada-Reno:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Nevada-Reno may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 6,019 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (80% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into University of Nevada-Reno

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of Nevada-Reno in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Nevada-Reno — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Nevada-Reno — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at University of Nevada-Reno — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Nevada-Reno — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at University of Nevada-Reno — accreditation status and accrediting bodies