by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNLV. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV highly for social sciences, ranked #462 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 462 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Nevada | 2 of 4 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences area of study at UNLV includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 93 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 22 |
| Social Sciences, General | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 273 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV report a median salary of $50,530 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,753 in student loans. This is higher than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 34% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Graduate study is also available at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
