by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV among the top schools in the country for political science & government, placing at #375 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 375 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Nevada | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in political science & government at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV report a median salary of $56,354 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $21,083 in student loans. This is lower than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 45% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UNLV awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
