by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV highly for special education, coming in at #102 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 102 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nevada | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 100 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $54,518 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, special education graduates take on a median debt of $11,000 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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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNLV awarded 45 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (31%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 100 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 3 |
