by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV as a strong choice for social work, placing at #114 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 114 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Nevada | 2 of 3 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 79 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UNLV is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,156 a year. This is below $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, social work students borrow a median amount of $21,686 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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Among recent graduates, 21% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 51% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 79 |
