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 hospitality programs.
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UNLV is in the top 10% of the country for hospitality. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 173 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 462 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 599 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from UNLV. This makes it the #8 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in hospitality in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,277 a year. This is higher than $34,656, which is the national median for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $37,940 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,766 for all hospitality majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hospitality program at UNLV is $283 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 462 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from UNLV in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 33 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its hospitality 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.
Graduates of the master's hospitality program at UNLV make a median salary of $52,755. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hospitality graduates with a master's is $46,504.
The hospitality program at UNLV awarded 55 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 225 |
| Accounting | 219 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 125 |
| Marketing | 119 |
| International Business | 36 |
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