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. In addition, we cover how UNLV ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of urban studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $46,712. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,294 for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
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Of the 43 urban studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNLV, about 47% were men and 53% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UNLV urban studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Anthropology | 68 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| General Social Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.