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

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,858
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,553 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,049 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in NV: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NV median for this major (3 colleges, $51,553): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,585

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,553 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 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 6.3 years |

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

## Psychology at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada State University | $53,468 | $29,000 | $14,068 | 34% |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $51,553 | $19,049 | $15,927 | 61% |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $51,200 | $20,500 | $10,359 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $27,270 Reno, NV, $26,560 NV, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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