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 history.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 310 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from UNLV. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $16,100. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 39 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNLV, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its history 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.
The history program at UNLV awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
More about our data sources and methodologies.