Home › University of Nevada-Reno › Liberal Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,520/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$536K	$536K	$511K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.9x	14.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,976

Out-of-state: $103,800 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,608

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,997

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nevada-Reno's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $43,520/yr — above the $37,172 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 14.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,000 in median debt clears quickly against $43,520 in annual earnings.

University of Nevada-Reno ranks #21 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 29% earnings increase from $43,520 to $55,997 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nevada-Reno

A 85% acceptance rate means University of Nevada-Reno is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 15,723 in Reno, NV.

See all programs and financial aid at University of Nevada-Reno →

Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

View all 1 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

Liberal Arts and Sciences at Other Schools

Other Majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Nevada-Reno one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, University of Nevada-Reno's #21 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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