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Data Processing at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,431/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (57% exposed)

Job Market Large (31,300 openings/yr)

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 3 Data Processing programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Data Processing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$506K	$505K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.8x	13.8x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,020

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $44,431 per year, Data Processing graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn below the $54,685 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 57% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,020 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

With only 3 programs offering Data Processing nationally, this is a niche field. University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #2 among them.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of Nevada-Las Vegas prioritizes broad access, with 24,131 students enrolled in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Computer occupations, all other $108,970/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Data Processing program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Data Processing. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Data Processing to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Data Processing careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 57% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Data Processing earnings lower at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

Lower starting pay at University of Nevada-Las Vegas may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →