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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
| Best Economics Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNLV. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $30,432. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 67 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from UNLV in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UNLV economics 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UNLV in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Anthropology | 68 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Urban Studies | 43 |
| General Social Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.