C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
31,094
Total Enrollment
50%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96%
Acceptance Rate
$11,388
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$55,037
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,865
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,450
Median debt at graduation
50.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,094
Average SAT
40.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NV wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,254 | $100,765 | +0% | #94 of 258 | #92 | $24,896 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,050 | $97,901 | +6% | #55 of 318 | #55 | $19,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,327 | $94,600 | +6% | #213 of 966 | #180 | $19,250 |
| Computer Science | $64,854 | $94,475 | -12% | #207 of 349 | #198 | $19,954 |
| Computer Engineering | $65,436 | $93,830 | -14% | #155 of 189 | #144 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $69,629 | $90,474 | +5% | #53 of 233 | #33 | $20,225 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,134 | $85,095 | +20% | #52 of 253 | #43 | $22,500 |
| Data Processing | $44,431 | $84,099 | +11% | — | — | $20,020 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $50,861 | $76,319 | -8% | #239 of 452 | #224 | $14,875 |
| Construction Management | $75,485 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,751 | $74,490 | -2% | #366 of 796 | #345 | $16,007 |
| Architecture | — | $72,468 | +8% | #18 of 78 | #13 | $22,278 |
| Public Administration | — | $72,433 | +11% | #9 of 47 | #8 | — |
| Economics | $30,432 | $72,119 | -13% | #245 of 368 | #221 | $18,069 |
| Mathematics | $34,624 | $70,999 | +2% | #150 of 309 | #119 | $23,547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,686 | $64,926 | +11% | #90 of 275 | #85 | $19,125 |
| International Business | $27,376 | $63,681 | -13% | #94 of 115 | #89 | $20,235 |
| Biology | $24,989 | $62,087 | +9% | #276 of 841 | #203 | $18,668 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,770 | $61,524 | -10% | #736 of 1176 | #685 | $19,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $49,827 | $60,958 | +21% | #21 of 177 | #9 | $9,500 |
| Social Work | $44,427 | $60,344 | +17% | #40 of 420 | #15 | $19,000 |
| Marketing | $36,304 | $58,919 | -15% | #401 of 516 | #397 | $15,580 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,886 | $58,855 | -7% | #352 of 565 | #272 | $19,500 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $27,828 | $58,787 | -4% | #40 of 67 | #41 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $35,277 | $58,719 | +4% | #48 of 137 | #35 | $18,750 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $27,171 | $58,160 | -3% | #35 of 53 | #20 | $16,442 |
| Human Services | $34,359 | $58,130 | +20% | #7 of 94 | #2 | $22,391 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $46,712 | $58,010 | -7% | #20 of 30 | #12 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,639 | $57,556 | +4% | #229 of 660 | #168 | $17,572 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,365 | $56,944 | +1% | #245 of 660 | #185 | $18,618 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,475 | $56,095 | +18% | #78 of 680 | #39 | $21,226 |
| Social Sciences | — | $55,542 | +4% | #34 of 87 | #22 | — |
| Music | $47,151 | $55,161 | +29% | #32 of 268 | #17 | $30,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,123 | $53,798 | -1% | #290 of 610 | #264 | $19,350 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $53,070 | +3% | #120 of 345 | #117 | $20,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $41,963 | $52,278 | -13% | #119 of 138 | #108 | $15,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,702 | $51,437 | +-0% | #166 of 299 | #141 | $18,929 |
| Psychology | $31,007 | $51,200 | +1% | #445 of 1027 | #325 | $18,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,315 | $48,773 | +0% | #293 of 576 | #227 | $22,362 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $32,165 | $48,692 | -13% | #168 of 207 | #151 | $27,473 |
| Sociology | $33,553 | $48,528 | -8% | #325 of 462 | #275 | $19,109 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $21,491 | $42,317 | -3% | #93 of 144 | #78 | $17,500 |
| Landscape Architecture | $40,901 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | $33,787 | $40,630 | -13% | #155 of 188 | #139 | $17,086 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $22,429 | $40,033 | +1% | #129 of 255 | #103 | $19,663 |
| History | $16,100 | $39,477 | -22% | #442 of 459 | #438 | $19,037 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,740 | $38,390 | -7% | #289 of 423 | #261 | $25,100 |
| Dance | $20,417 | $36,925 | -8% | #40 of 58 | #33 | $21,625 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where University of Nevada-Las Vegas Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Room | $6,232 | |
| Board | $5,984 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,504 | $43,460 |
Financial Aid
95%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
$11,388
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,024 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,679 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,529 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,169 |
| $110,001+ | $15,555 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Psychology, General
531 grads/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
453 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
304 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
303 grads/yr
Elementary Education and Teaching
265 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
263 grads/yr
Accounting
253 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
235 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
223 grads/yr
Computer Science
198 grads/yr
Law
176 grads/yr
Social Work
152 grads/yr
Special Education and Teaching, General
148 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
138 grads/yr
Finance, General
128 grads/yr
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
125 grads/yr
Mechanical Engineering
114 grads/yr
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
111 grads/yr
Curriculum and Instruction
108 grads/yr
Civil Engineering, General
98 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas's top programs commonly pursue.
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr
55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr
5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr
76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr
40,600 jobs
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
$77k/yr
43,200 jobs
Lodging managers
$68k/yr
52,000 jobs
Student Demographics
31,094
Total Students
57%
Women
78%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
25%
Hispanic
33%
Black
9%
Asian
16%
Two or More
13%
Non-Resident
3%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
19%
Off-Campus (Renters)
12%
With Family
69%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,825 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
38%
Hybrid (Some Online)
51%
Fully Online
10%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
78%
25-64 (Adult)
18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has an acceptance rate of 96%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is
$8,354 for in-state students
and $25,307 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,388.
What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 50%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas a good school?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a total enrollment of 31,094 students.
Most students (78%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 3,825 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology