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This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada-Las Vegas at a glance
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public university in Las Vegas, Nevada with 32,911 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 96% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $9,748 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $10,359 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 51% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 26% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $19,450 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Dentistry, professional-degree ($170,437) and Nursing (RN), master's ($141,227) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$9,748
2024-25
Acceptance
96%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
32,911
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,411
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,628
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,478
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $22,376
Net price (after aid): $10,359
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $8,526
$30k – $48k: $8,537
$48k – $75k: $10,606
$75k – $110k: $13,513
$110k+: $15,905
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $55,037
Median debt at graduation: $19,450
Est. monthly loan payment: $206
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 26%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of Nevada-Las Vegas does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,056, above the $35,918 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Nevada.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
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Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$10.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
40% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$27.4k
Net price
$10.4k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$19.4k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
1010 - 1240
ACT range
18 - 25
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 3,178 of University of Nevada-Las Vegas's 31,094 students (10%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 15,988 (51%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of Nevada-Las Vegas reported conferring credentials in 93 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn, by program
University of Nevada-Las Vegas's bachelor's graduates in Hospitality Management earned a median $58,719 four years after graduating, 4% above the $56,726 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $35,277; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,750 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan).
72 programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $58,719 | $56,726, +4% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,200 | $50,706, about the same | $18,500 | $196/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $57,556 | $55,378, +4% | $17,572 | $186/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $56,095 | $47,382, +18% | $21,226 | $225/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $53,798 | $54,562, about the same | $19,350 | $205/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $94,600 | $88,910, +6% | $19,250 | $204/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $62,087 | $57,214, +9% | $18,668 | $198/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $56,944 | $56,359, about the same | $18,618 | $197/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $74,490 | $76,194, about the same | $16,007 | $170/mo |
| Computer Science, Bachelor's | $94,475 | $107,009, −12% | $19,954 | $212/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $61,524 | $68,257, −10% | $19,250 | $204/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $67,951 | $63,399, +7% | $25,500 | $290/mo |
Compare what Hospitality Management pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $103,670 in Nevada.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $81,600 in Nevada.
- Law graduates train as lawyers: median $150,510 in Nevada.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $102,680 in Nevada.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $104,310 in Nevada.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $107,400 in Nevada.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law, Professional degree | $108,006 | $107,773, about the same | $82,985 | $944/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $58,919 | $69,303, −15% | $15,580 | $165/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $76,319 | $83,343, −8% | $14,875 | $158/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $97,901 | $92,135, +6% | $19,625 | $208/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $48,773 | $48,590, about the same | $22,362 | $237/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $58,855 | $63,293, −7% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $60,344 | $51,790, +17% | $19,000 | $201/mo |
| Dentistry, Professional degree | $170,437 | $170,812, about the same | $317,068 | $3,607/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $73,232 | $71,685, about the same | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $66,253 | $65,123, about the same | $47,000 | $535/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $66,970 | $64,397, +4% | $30,875 | $351/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $42,317 | $43,765, −3% | $17,500 | $186/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $90,474 | $86,517, +5% | $20,225 | $214/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $72,119 | $82,686, −13% | $18,069 | $192/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $38,390 | $41,367, −7% | $25,100 | $266/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | $94,448 | $82,893, +14% | $93,500 | $1,064/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $98,168 | $95,833, about the same | $19,820 | $225/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $114,535 | $103,485, +11% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Health and Medical Administration, Bachelor's | $64,926 | $58,716, +11% | $19,125 | $203/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $85,095 | $70,786, +20% | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $48,528 | $52,657, −8% | $19,109 | $203/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $40,630 | $46,676, −13% | $17,086 | $181/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Master's | $84,365 | $74,856, +13% | — | — |
| Public Administration, Master's | $82,864 | $81,408, about the same | $41,660 | $474/mo |
| Data Processing, Bachelor's | $84,099 | $75,978, +11% | $20,020 | $212/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $40,033 | $39,775, about the same | $19,663 | $208/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $53,070 | $51,389, +3% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $60,958 | $50,499, +21% | $9,500 | $101/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Master's | — | $121,855 | — | — |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $63,681 | $73,201, −13% | $20,235 | $215/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $51,437 | $51,490, about the same | $18,929 | $201/mo |
| Urban Studies/Affairs, Bachelor's | $58,010 | $62,532, −7% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $55,161 | $42,892, +29% | $30,500 | $323/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $39,477 | $50,680, −22% | $19,037 | $202/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $60,458 | $59,916, about the same | $33,205 | $378/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,765 | $100,647, about the same | $24,896 | $264/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $52,278 | $60,190, −13% | $15,000 | $159/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $141,227 | $120,193, +18% | $34,991 | $398/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $48,692 | $55,693, −13% | $27,473 | $291/mo |
| Human Services, Bachelor's | $58,130 | $48,597, +20% | $22,391 | $237/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $52,838 | $60,111, −12% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Architecture, Bachelor's | $72,468 | $66,914, +8% | $22,278 | $236/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $93,830 | $109,015, −14% | — | — |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $70,999 | $69,562, about the same | $23,547 | $250/mo |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Master's | $37,596 | $55,035, −32% | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | — | $54,455 | $19,239 | $204/mo |
| Nutrition Sciences, Bachelor's | $58,160 | $60,053, −3% | $16,442 | $174/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $58,787 | $61,027, −4% | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | $129,750 | $138,131, −6% | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administration, Master's | $96,306 | $89,981, +7% | $45,094 | $513/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $79,484 | $82,751, −4% | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture, Bachelor's | — | $66,387 | — | — |
| Dance, Bachelor's | $36,925 | $39,980, −8% | $21,625 | $229/mo |
| Music, Master's | $54,262 | $48,285, +12% | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Bachelor's | $55,542 | $53,366, +4% | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology, Master's | $74,633 | $77,466, −4% | — | — |
| Theatre, Master's | $53,150 | $49,978, +6% | — | — |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $95,788 | $98,323, −3% | — | — |
| Public Administration, Bachelor's | $72,433 | $65,093, +11% | — | — |
| Construction Management, Bachelor's | — | $95,124 | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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- Where is University of Nevada-Las Vegas located?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public university based in NV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is approximately 96% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,748 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas reports total enrollment of approximately 32,911 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is approximately $10,359 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $8,526 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $15,905. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas reports a graduation rate of approximately 51% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas have?
- Students who borrowed at University of Nevada-Las Vegas left with a median of approximately $19,450 in federal loans, and about 26% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $55,037 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
- How much do Hospitality Management graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas's bachelor's graduates in Hospitality Management earned a median $58,719 four years after graduating, 4% above the $56,726 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $35,277; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,750 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan).
- How much do Psychology graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn?
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,200 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $31,007; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,500 in federal loans at this college (about $196 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $20,500 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 48 programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Dentistry, professional-degree ($170,437); Nursing (RN), master's ($141,227); and Business Administration, master's ($114,535) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,056, above the $35,918 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Nevada, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 93 fields University of Nevada-Las Vegas reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 521 | Graduate (189 graduate · 332 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 516 | Bachelor's |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 414 | Graduate (67 graduate · 347 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 390 | Graduate (165 graduate · 225 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 279 | Graduate (6 graduate · 273 bachelor's) |
| Special Education and Teaching | 278 | Graduate (173 graduate · 105 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 255 | Graduate (11 graduate · 244 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 237 | Graduate (9 graduate · 228 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 231 | Graduate (75 graduate · 156 bachelor's) |
| Computer Science | 224 | Graduate (16 graduate · 208 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 196 | Graduate (67 graduate · 129 bachelor's) |
| Communication and Media Studies | 187 | Graduate (11 graduate · 176 bachelor's) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 154 | Bachelor's |
| Marketing | 152 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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