The most popular undergraduate major at University of Nevada Reno is General Studies followed by Biology/Biological Sciences and Psychology. A list of all 89 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Nevada Reno graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Economics | 4 |
| Animal Sciences | 28 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 67 |
| Computer Science | 34 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 62 |
| Business Teacher Education | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 21 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 29 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Chemical Engineering | 14 |
| Civil Engineering | 67 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 3 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 6 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 14 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 19 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 41 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 3 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 8 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 54 |
| Child Development | 16 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Writing | 36 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 11 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 144 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 129 |
| Biochemistry | 45 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 22 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 13 |
| Forestry | 11 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 20 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Nutrition Sciences | 47 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 15 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 2 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 3 |
| Physics | 9 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 106 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 60 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Criminology | 105 |
| Geography | 18 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 34 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Sociology | 25 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| Art/Art Studies | 34 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Music | 2 |
| Music Performance | 7 |
| Health Professions | 29 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 29 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 102 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 58 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 80 |
| Business Administration and Management | 4 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 21 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 60 |
| Finance | 58 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 2 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 31 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 65 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 37 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 54 |
| Journalism | 78 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 13 |
| Advertising | 4 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182290 IPEDS survey data for University of Nevada Reno.