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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
UNLV is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 80 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 412 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UNLV. This makes it the #240 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,007 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, psychology students borrow a median amount of $40,861 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UNLV is $220 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about UNLV tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 412 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from UNLV. About 23% were men and 77% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 46 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
The psychology program at UNLV awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 28 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.