by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNLV. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNLV highly for nursing, placing at #101 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 101 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Nevada | 2 of 14 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 242 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 242 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV report a median salary of $89,983 a year. This is higher than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $19,733 in student loans. This is lower than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Asian. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 98 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 34 |
UNLV granted 242 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 62 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
