by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNLV. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNLV as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #332 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 332 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Nevada | 2 of 3 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UNLV is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 63 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV report a median salary of $39,834 a year. This is below $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,750 in student loans. This is above $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are Black or African American. Roughly 28% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
