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 human services.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human services majors, UNLV came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in human services. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human services students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $37,830. This is higher than $32,912, which is the national median for all human services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, human services students borrow a median amount of $26,945 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,807.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human services majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
The human services program at UNLV awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% 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 human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 74 |
| Public Policy | 12 |
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