by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at UNLV. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV highly for special education, coming in at #112 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 112 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nevada | 2 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 100 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 100 master’s degrees in special education.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,445 | $43,764 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UNLV awarded 100 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 3 doctoral degrees in special education.
UNLV is not currently ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 100% 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 doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNLV awarded 3 doctoral completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UNLV. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 45 |