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Economics 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 $30,432/yr (-44% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 22.7x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #298 of 351 Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$869K	$831K	$697K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.8x	22.7x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.0x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	62

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 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,069

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,496

151% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,432 per year, Economics graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn below the $53,966 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,069 represents roughly 7 months of the $30,432 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #298 of 351 Economics programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $76,496 show a 151% jump from the $30,432 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Economics at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

This program scores 56/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Economics programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Economics careers?

With 56% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $697,065 in decade earnings vs $869,427 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Economics from University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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