# University of Nevada-Reno: Accounting (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,218
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,943 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,116 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,570

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,943 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | $85,943 | $17,116 | $15,927 | 61% |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $74,490 | $18,159 | $10,359 | 51% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $82,370 Reno, NV, $81,600 NV, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $133,470 Reno, NV, $132,490 NV, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $76,030 Reno, NV, $83,430 NV, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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