by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 138 degrees in economics annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Schools in Nevada list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of Nevada - Reno is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. UNR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Reno.
Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program report average early career earnings of $47,766.
More information about a degree in economics from University of Nevada - Reno
Every student pursuing a degree in economics has to check out University of Nevada - Las Vegas. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas.
After graduation, economics degree recipients usually earn about $30,432 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in economics from University of Nevada - Las VegasExplore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 10,509 |
| Washington | 300 | 713 |
| Oregon | 266 | 590 |
| Hawaii | 164 | 92 |
| Alaska | 119 | 17 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 125 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 211 |
| Anthropology | 143 |
| Sociology | 131 |
| Urban Studies | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.