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UNR was ranked #207 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 618 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 602 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 159 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UNR. This makes it the #216 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 94 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #250 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 618 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Professions from UNR in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 326 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 70 |
UNR does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from UNR. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 457 |
| Nursing | 238 |
| Communication Sciences | 81 |
| Medicine | 70 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.