Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas worth it?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public, four-year institution in Las Vegas, Nevada (midsize city). It awarded 6,901 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, hospitality administration and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,201
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,637
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,037
Average net price
$10,359
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
6,901
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
24,622
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $35,277 | $58,719 | 434 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,007 | $51,200 | 335 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,639 | $57,556 | 324 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $58,692 | $67,951 | 264 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,365 | $56,944 | 251 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $49,475 | $56,095 | 219 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $83,327 | $94,600 | 208 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,123 | $53,798 | 183 |
| Law | First professional | $76,561 | $108,006 | 170 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,038 | $66,970 | 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $49,751 | $74,490 | 159 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,989 | $62,087 | 150 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,861 | $76,319 | 143 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,770 | $61,524 | 142 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $64,854 | $94,475 | 138 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 520 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | Bachelor's | 389 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 297 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 245 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 242 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 223 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 181 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 176 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 176 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 170 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nevada. Counts under 10 are not published.
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