Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 48.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 50.1%
- Retention Rate
- 77.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,037
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,450
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $206/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $117,572 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $106,421 | $317,068 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $99,683 | $34,991 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $90,856 | $41,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $84,653 | $45,094 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $81,433 | $93,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $75,313 | $19,250 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Master | $73,949 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $72,177 | $82,985 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,296 | $24,896 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,681 | $20,225 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,110 | $19,625 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $60,771 | $30,750 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $59,942 | $19,954 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,172 | $19,820 |
Outcomes Overview
UNLV graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,450 and earn $55,037 ten years post-graduation. Monthly loan payments of $206 represent roughly 4.4% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 93.8% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Nevada's hospitality and entertainment industries. Many graduates find work in casino management, hotel operations, and tourism companies that recruit heavily from UNLV's well-known hospitality program. Engineering graduates often join firms supporting Las Vegas's rapid construction boom. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 compares favorably to the national average of 0.40 for public universities. This represents a strong return on investment, particularly for in-state students paying $9,142 annually.