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Computer Science at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

135 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
Computer Science is one of the majors in the computer & information sciences program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

We'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 compsci.

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Computer Science Degrees Available at UNLV

UNLV CompSci Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 41
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 46
Best Computer Science Colleges for Veterans 47
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 50
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) 52
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 64
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 73
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science 74
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 81
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (With Aid) 83
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 89
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science 91
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) 94
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Computer Science 94
Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 103
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 105
Best Computer Science Schools 107
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) 108
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 110
Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools 116
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 121
Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools 122
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 126
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 129
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 136
Best Value Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 155
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science Graduates 242
Highest Paid Computer Science Graduates 271

Popularity of CompSci at UNLV

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UNLV. This makes it the #149 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do CompSci Graduates from UNLV Make?

$54,877 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,877 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci students.

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How Much Student Debt Do CompSci Graduates from UNLV Have?

$21,012 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of CompSci Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, compsci students borrow a median amount of $21,012 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.

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CompSci Student Diversity at UNLV

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

UNLV Computer Science Bachelor’s Program

The compsci program at UNLV awarded 135 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 84% of these degrees went to men with the other 16% going to women.

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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 compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 38
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 18

UNLV Computer Science Master’s Program

The compsci program at UNLV awarded 17 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.

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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 compsci.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Data Processing 59
Information Technology 44

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