by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UNLV. This makes it the #101 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,751 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNLV was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 161 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UNLV in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UNLV accounting 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UNLV make a median salary of $63,885 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 522 |
| Business Administration & Management | 225 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 125 |
| Marketing | 119 |
| International Business | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.