by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNLV highly for music, placing at #308 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 308 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Nevada | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 48 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at UNLV earn a median of $35,491 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, music students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UNLV granted 13 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 11 |
