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University of Nevada, Reno

Posted onMay 7, 2021March 6, 2025 Updated onMarch 9, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

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University of Nevada, Reno College of Business
Master's and MBA Programs in Business
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

 

$17,556

Average Tuition

$82,677

Average Starting Salary*

514

Average GMAT Scores

3,514

Average Student Enrollment


College of Business at University of Nevada, Reno MBA Program in Reno, NV

University of Nevada, Reno

College of Business

  • Ansari Business Building, Reno, NV - 89557
  • University of Nevada, Reno

  • Business School

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
  • Academic Year: Semester
  • Full-Time Faculty:
  • Business Programs

    Business Degrees & Concentrations: Accounting, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Sports Management and Sustainability

  • Offered As: Campus, Evenings, Full-Time, Off Campus, Part-Time and Weekends

  • Undergraduate School of Business

    Undergrad Degrees Conferred: 524
  • In-State Tuition: $8,336

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by: MBAGuide

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $17,556

  • Enrollment

    Full-time, All: 3,514

  • Average GMAT Score

    Average GMAT MBA: 514

  • Student / Faculty Ratio

    Institution: 23:1

  • Average Starting Salary

    Graduate Salary*: $82,677

  • Award Levels

    Award Levels Offered: Doctoral, E-MBA, Master, MBA and Undergraduate

  • Social Links

    Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter

  • GMAT Requirements

    GMAT Required* (yes, no, optional, recommended): No

  • MBAGuide Rankings

    Program Rankings:
    • Best MBA Programs
    • Best MBA or Masters Program in Nevada
    • Best DBA Program in Each State

Compare University of Nevada, Reno's Tuition, Salary, ROI, Student / Faculty Ratio, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements

Compare how the MBA program at University of Nevada, Reno measures up against Nevada, national, and online averages across key metrics of Tuition, Graduate Salary, Graduate ROI, Student / Faculty Ratios, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements to help you evaluate your educational investment.

Averages University of Nevada, Reno Online Nevada
Tuition $17,556 $37,167 $19,670
Salary $82,677 $79,354 $88,249
ROI 371% 196% 351%
S/F Ratio 23:1 17:1 23:1
 Enrollment 3514 2,654 3,491
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 514

561 557

Compare Average MBA Tuition

In Nevada the most affordable MBA program is $17,556 and the most expensive is $21,784. The average tuition cost in the state is $19,670. Currently, the average in-state MBA tuition for University of Nevada, Reno is $17,556.

Comparison Group MBA Tuition Averages
University of Nevada, Reno $17,556
Nevada Average $19,670
Online Average $37,167
National Average $42,528

    • University of Nevada, Reno average in-state tuition is $17,556
    • The average Nevada in-state MBA tuition is $19,670
    • The average online MBA tuition in the United States is $37,167
    • The national average in-state tuition in the United States is $42,528

The most affordable Online MBA program in Nevada is $21,784 while the most expensive online program is $21,784. The average online tuition for Nevada programs is $21,784. Research the most affordable AACSB online MBA programs across the nation.

  • University of Nevada, Reno's average in-state tuition is $17,556
  • Nevada average in-state tuition is $21,784
  • National for average in-state tuition in the United States is $37,167
  • Online average for in-state tuition is $37,167
  • Find the most affordable online MBA schools.

Compare Average Graduate MBA Salaries

The highest average graduate salary1 for an MBA program in Nevada is $93,820 and the lowest is $82,677. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $88,249. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of Nevada, Reno is estimated to be $82,677.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA Salary Averages
University of Nevada, Reno $82,677
Nevada Average $88,249
Online Average $79,354
National Average $82,899

    • National average for MBA graduate salary is $82,899
    • Online average for graduate MBA salary is $79,354

For online MBA programs in Nevada, the highest average graduate salary1 is $93,820 and the lowest is $93,820. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $93,820. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of Nevada, Reno is estimated to be $82,677.

    • Nevada average for online MBA starting salary is $93,820
    • National average for online MBA starting salary is $79,354

Find the online MBA programs with highest and lowest average online MBA starting salaries.

Compare Average ROI for Graduate MBA Students

The highest average graduate ROI1 for MBA students in Nevada is 371% and the lowest is 331%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 351%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of Nevada, Reno is estimated to be 371%.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA ROI Averages
University of Nevada, Reno 371%
Nevada Average 351%
Online Average 196%
National Average 186%

    • National average for MBA graduate ROI is 186%
    • Online average for graduate MBA ROI is 196%

For online MBA programs in Nevada, the highest average graduate ROI1 is 331% and the lowest is 331%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 331%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of Nevada, Reno is estimated to be 371%.

    • Nevada average for online MBA starting ROI is 331%
    • National average for online MBA starting ROI is 196%

Find the schools with the highest and lowest ROI for graduating MBA students.

Compare Business School Student / Faculty Ratios

The average student to faulty ratio for business schools in Nevada ranges between a low of 22:1 to a high of 23:1 with an average Student Faculty Ratio of 23:1. Currently, University of Nevada, Reno has an average student-to-faculty ratio for its MBA program of 23:1.

Comparison Group Average Student to Faculty Ratios
University of Nevada, Reno 23:1
Nevada Average 23:1
Online Average 17:1
National Average 16:1

    • University of Nevada, Reno Average Student Faculty Ratio: 23:1
    • Nevada Student Faculty Ratio: 23:1
    • Average U.S. Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1
    • Average Online Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1

For online MBA programs, the student-to-faculty ratios range between a low of 2:1 to a high of 63:1 with an average of 17:1.

Research the best and worst student-to-faculty ratios.

Compare Average Business School Enrollment (Alumni)

In Nevada, the average business school enrollment ranges between a low of 3,468 to a high of 3,514 with an average of 3,491. Currently, University of Nevada, Reno average school enrollment is 3514.

Comparison Group Average Business School Enrollment / Alumni
University of Nevada, Reno 3514
Nevada Average 3,491
Online Average 2,654
National Average 2,533

 

    • University of Nevada, Reno Average School Enrollment: 3514
    • Nevada's Average School Enrollment: 3,491
    • National Average for School Enrollment: 2,533
    • Online Average for School Enrollment: 2,654

For online business schools, enrollments range from a low of 152 to a high of 21,000 with an average of 2,654.

Research, find and compare online business schools enrollments.

Compare Average GMAT Scores

The average GMAT score for an MBA program in Nevada ranges between a low of 514 to a high of 600 with an average of 557. At the present time, University of Nevada, Reno average GMAT score for its MBA program is 514.

Comparison Group Average GMAT Scores
University of Nevada, Reno 514
Nevada Average 557
Online Average 561
National Average 567

    • University of Nevada, Reno Average GMAT: 514
    • Nevada's Average GMAT Scores: 557
    • National Average for GMAT Scores: 567
    • Online Average for GMAT Scores: 561

For online MBA programs GMAT scores range from a low of 265 to a high of 732 with an average of 561.

Many MBA programs no longer require the GMAT, making these exams optional or conditional based on specific criteria. While some business schools have eliminated standardized testing requirements entirely, others still consider test scores as a component of the application process. Even at test-optional institutions, admissions committees may require the GMAT for applicants with lower GPAs or limited quantitative coursework. Ultimately, strong test scores can strengthen an application, but many programs now evaluate candidates holistically based on work experience, academic background, and leadership potential.

    • Find MBA programs that do not require a GMAT or make the exam optional or conditional
    • Find Online MBA programs with the highest and lowest GMAT requirements

Nevada Schools Offering Online MBA Degrees

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Nevada Schools Offering both Campus and Online MBA Degrees

Find the best ranked MBA programs in Nevada and also find the best best online MBA programs accepting Nevada students.

  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Cities in Nevada Where You Can Find MBA Programs

Using the following links, compare average tuition costs, starting graduate salaries, program ROIs, averaged required GMAT scores, strong alumni networks and more.

  • Las Vegas
  • Reno
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University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Summary

In-state tuition and fees for the MBA program at College of Business is $17,556. Of all MBA programs offered in Nevada, the average cost for in-state tuition and fees is $19,670 a year. The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for an online MBA program is $37,167 a year.

The average GMAT score to enter into College of Business is 514 while the average GMAT score to for MBA schools in Nevada is 557.00, and the average GMAT score to enter into an online GMAT program is 560.93.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $82,677.

Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 371%

The average in-state tuition you can expect to pay is about $17,556, and the average GMAT score for acceptance in their program is 514.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $82,677. Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 371%

Programs are offered as: Campus, Evenings, Full-Time, Off Campus, Part-Time and Weekends.

The school is ranked by: University of Nevada, Reno's MBA program is accredited by the AACSB and is ranked by the following publications: MBAGuide

Averages University of Nevada, Reno Online Nevada
Tuition $17,556 $37,167 $19,670
Salary $82,677 $79,354 $88,249
ROI 371% 196% 351%
S/F Ratio 23:1 17:1 23:1
 Enrollment 3514 2,654 3,491
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 514

561 557

1*If a school does not provide average graduate salary information or graduate ROI data on their web site, MBAGuide estimates these figures using a variety of state and regional sources including the CollegeNavigator, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state or regional equivalents. If you find mistakes in our database, please contact us.

Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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      • Accounting – 444
      • Marketing – 405
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      • Business Administration – 453
      • Information Systems – 274
      • Intl Business – 210
      • Entrepreneurship – 218
      • Economics – 220
      • Supply Chain – 200
      • Data Analytics – 309
      • Healthcare Admin – 144
      • Leadership – 92
      • Statistics – 16

      Best Graduate Salary

      • Business Analytics – $104,000
      • Consulting – $115,277
      • Energy – $92,959
      • E-Commerce – $94,850
      • Law – $90,536
      • Leadership – $88,232
      • Operations Mgmt – $92,419
      • Insurance – $80,528
      • Org. Behavior – $107,961
      • Real Estate – $97,485
      • Sports Mgmt – $78,406
      • Statistics – $103,112
      • Healthcare Mgmt – $85,206
      • Taxation –  $121,750

      Explore All 50 MBA Concentrations

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