by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNLV ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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UNLV was ranked #246 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing 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 #5 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 246 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 261 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 196 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNLV. This makes it the #247 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #148 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,327 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,372 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UNLV is $237 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 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 232 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing 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 bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 34 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNLV make a median salary of $112,814 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UNLV. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 84 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 81 |
| Allied Health Professions | 71 |
| Medicine | 55 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.