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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNLV. This makes it the #133 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $42,891. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,053 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
The economics program at UNLV awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
The economics program at UNLV awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Sociology | 77 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
| Urban Studies | 35 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
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