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 special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 117 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNLV. This makes it the #27 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $49,827. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UNLV. About 3% were men and 97% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its special ed 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 special ed program at UNLV make a median salary of $58,038. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 59 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNLV, about 25% were men and 75% 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 262 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 126 |
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 48 |
| Student Counseling | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.