by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at UNLV. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNLV as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #583 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 583 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Nevada | 3 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in psychology at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 528 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
This psychology area of study at UNLV covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 531 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 15 master’s degrees in psychology.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 55 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 256 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,445 | $43,764 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at UNLV are Hispanic or Latino. About 53% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 24 doctoral degrees in psychology.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 25 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at UNLV are White. About 54% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 38 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in psychology from UNLV were men.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at UNLV are White. Approximately 50% 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 graduate certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 15 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
UNLV has not been ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of psychology professional certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 53% 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 professional certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNLV. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 528 |