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 #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNLV as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #561 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 561 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Nevada | 3 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 528 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
This psychology area of study at UNLV covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 531 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 528 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 87 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 509 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $36,582 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, psychology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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, 23% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are Hispanic or Latino. About 37% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 65 |
Graduate study is also available at UNLV. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
