by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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UNLV ranks competitively among schools offering urban studies. Specifically, it ranked #26 out of 30 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, urban studies students accumulate a median of $30,500 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 45% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the urban studies majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
The urban studies program at UNLV offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 22 |
UNLV conferred 22 degrees in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (36%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.