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UNLV was ranked #96 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Education Schools | 96 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 448 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 415 students received their master’s degree in education from UNLV. This makes it the #57 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #187 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 |
Learn more about UNLV tuition and fees.
The education program at UNLV awarded 283 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Online degrees for the UNLV education 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 351 students graduated with a master's degree in education from UNLV. About 22% were men and 78% were 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 44 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 262 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 126 |
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Special Education | 93 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 48 |
| Student Counseling | 34 |
| Teaching English or French | 19 |
| General Education | 10 |
| Educational Assessment | 6 |
| International Education | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.