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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 338 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 333 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNLV. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #140 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 338 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UNLV. About 42% were men and 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UNLV. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 46% went 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Anthropology | 68 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Urban Studies | 43 |
| General Social Sciences | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 240 |
| English Language & Literature | 119 |
| History | 50 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 26 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
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