Public Health at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Master's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in public health earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Reno Compares for Public Health
All 201 colleges reporting public health earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
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| 28 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $95,681 | $87,063 | #55 | $67,277 |
| 29 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $95,642 | $87,028 | #56 | $58,611 |
| 30 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $94,566 | $90,007 | #46 | $74,028 |
| 31 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $93,116 | $96,644 | #26 | $68,961 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $92,640 | $96,396 | #27 | $60,435 |
| 33 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $92,611 | $85,182 | #63 | $70,125 |
| 34 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $92,611 | $85,182 | #64 | $70,125 |
Other Majors at University of Nevada-Reno by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,539 | $116,392 | #172 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,430 | $94,368 | #179 of 861 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $88,763 | — | #4 of 11 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,151 | — | #81 of 81 |
| Social Work | $73,580 | $57,522 | #30 of 279 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $69,459 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,226 | $63,354 | #90 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $67,781 | $55,536 | #57 of 302 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $66,406 | $60,231 | #288 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,086 | $55,192 | #133 of 380 |
| Biotechnology | — | $47,768 | — |
| Music | $42,242 | — | #72 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,961 one year after graduating and $93,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $43,452.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.