by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UNLV. This makes it the #149 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,854 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, compsci students borrow a median amount of $19,791 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Learn more about UNLV tuition and fees.
Of the 160 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UNLV in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from UNLV in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Processing | 48 |
| Information Technology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.