The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
While Nevada offers far fewer higher education options than surrounding states, it provides quality academic programs for residents and out-of-state students alike. Home to one of the top hotel administration programs globally, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas provides competitive internship opportunities to students due to its excellent location in the Entertainment Capital of the World. At the University of Nevada, Reno, the state’s flagship university, students rally to support the NCAA Division I sports teams. The Desert Research Institute, the sister property of UN Reno, offers unique research opportunities in areas such as astrobiology and weather modification.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:5.9 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$35,584
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: + $1,750
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:83%
Graduation rate:55%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:26.8 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$28,610
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $5,730
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:88%
Graduation rate:60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in Nevada?
Years
9.1 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in Nevada is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 9.1 years.
How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in sociology earn in Nevada?
Salary
$33,086
The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $33,086 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in Nevada?
Net cost
$12,129
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $12,129. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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