by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about University of Nevada-Reno Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Nevada-Reno took the #274 spot.UNR also ranked #1 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UNR took the #274 spot on the list.
UNR ranked #274 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools.
UNR ranked #274 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UNR took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Nevada.
University of Nevada-Reno was the school of choice for 3,907 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at UNR is made up of 61.0% women and 39.0% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at UNR, around 36.1% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 13.9% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UNR who borrowed carries a median debt of $19,889.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UNR is $84,306.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at UNR enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $98,544.
After earning their professional degree from UNR, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $189,236.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at UNR with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $189,236 |
| Nursing | $137,609 |
| Computer Information Systems | $131,367 |
| Business Administration & Management | $111,459 |
| Civil Engineering | $102,489 |
| General Psychology | $85,629 |
| General Education | $78,676 |
| Other Legal Professions | $75,296 |
| Communication Sciences | $72,306 |
| Child Development & Psychology | $69,459 |
University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada.The location of UNR is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of University of Nevada-Reno.
Contact details for UNR are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557 |
| Phone: | 775-784-1110 |
| Website: | www.unr.edu/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/unevadareno |
About 42.8% of the graduate students at University of Nevada-Reno took at least one online class.Approximately 29.5% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 5 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 2 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Chemistry | 8 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 10 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 12 | — |
| Computer Science | 11 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 14 | — |
| Economics | 6 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 | — |
| General Education | 16 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | 1 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — |
| Mining Engineering | 1 | — |
| Music | 3 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 4 | — |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 | — |
| Nursing | 37 | — |
| Other Engineering | 2 | — |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 | — |
| Physics | 7 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 2 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — |
| Statistics | 2 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 6 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 5 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 | — |
| Nuclear & Radiological Technology | 1 | — |
| Other Engineering | 3 | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Nevada-Reno awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 69 | $189,236 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 13 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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