Nevada · Economics

Best Economics institutions in Nevada, ranked by earnings

The Economics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It explores how economies function and how individuals respond to various incentives, making…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
94
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,432
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$87,360
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nevada - Reno
Reno Public · Bachelor's degree
$47,7664761%$22,950
2University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,4324751%$19,053

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Nevada

Jobs in Nevada
90
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,360
median $84,540
Best-paying metro
$89,300
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Related careers

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$72,790 avg · 5,580 jobs
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Economists
$87,360 avg · 90 jobs
Statisticians
$85,630 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Economics programs in Nevada.

Which Economics program in Nevada has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Nevada - Reno tops the list at $47,766. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Economists earn in Nevada?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Nevada is $87,360 (median $84,540), across about 90 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Economics program?+

The Economics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It explores how economies function and how individuals respond to various incentives, making…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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