2026 Best Value Economics Schools in Nevada
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Economics Schools
University Of Nevada Las Vegas tops our 2026 list of the best value economics schools in Nevada. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Students borrow a median of $19,053 to complete the economics program here. Early-career economics graduates make about $30,432. That is a strong return on a $19,053 median debt. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in economics will find it at University Of Nevada Reno, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Students borrow a median of $22,950 to complete the economics program here. Early-career economics graduates make about $47,766. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
