by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #341 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 341 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Nevada | 2 of 4 |
The following degree levels are granted in communication & media studies at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 158 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $46,265 a year. This is below $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,624 in student loans. This is below $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, 45% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 35% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UNLV conferred 86 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (35%).
UNLV conferred 72 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
