by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UNLV compares to other colleges that offer education.
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UNLV is in the top 15% of the country for education. Specifically, it ranked #246 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #62 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Education Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 4 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 4 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Nevada | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| Best Value Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| College Major Best Value | 59 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 384 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,108 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, education students borrow a median amount of $19,236 in student loans. This is below $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Among recent graduates, 24% of education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Among recent graduates, 39% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
This education program at UNLV includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 422 |
| Educational Administration | 167 |
| Special Education | 148 |
| Teaching English or French | 111 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 108 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| General Education | 17 |
| Educational Assessment | 2 |
| Other Education | 2 |