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. We've also included details on how UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 240 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,702 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
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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 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 |
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The design program at UNLV awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
| Music | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 53 |
| Dance | 24 |
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