University of Nevada-Las Vegas Graduate Programs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas (referred to as UNLV) is a Public, 4-years school located in Las Vegas, NV. UNLV graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $6,977 for Nevada residents and $23,933 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $314 for Nevada residents and $660 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 5,295 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students575 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $6,977 Residents $23,933 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 5,295 |
| Online Graduate Population | 575 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (12/1/1964 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
UNLV offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 293 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,578 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at UNLV. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at UNLV.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | 3 | 18 |
| Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Architecture | 1 | 2 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 1 | 16 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 20 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 10 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 1 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 4 | 55 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 | 5 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 8 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | 1 | 42 |
| Education [+] | 9 | 351 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 110 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 42 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 13 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | 36 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 59 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 33 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 39 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 19 |
| Engineering [+] | 8 | 28 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 27 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 3 | 2 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 | 0 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 7 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 6 | 5 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 0 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 | 0 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 17 |
| Psychology | 1 | 3 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 7 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 8 |
| Human Services [+] | 3 | 140 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 51 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Social Work | 1 | 89 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 5 | 13 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 5 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 3 |
| Sociology | 1 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 4 | 31 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 6 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 6 |
| Music | 1 | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 6 | 91 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | 6 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 13 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 25 |
| Public Health | 1 | 14 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 | 33 |
| Business [+] | 6 | 172 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 49 |
| Accounting | 1 | 58 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | 55 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 10 |
| Construction Management | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 11 |
| History | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 74 | 1,005 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Architecture [+] | 5 | 0 |
| Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Architecture and Related Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 4 | 0 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 | 0 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 | 0 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 0 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 5 | 1 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 0 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 23 | 25 |
| Education | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 12 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | 0 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 5 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 0 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 0 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 0 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 0 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 9 | 16 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 5 | 0 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Law | 1 | 0 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 2 | 0 |
| General Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 4 | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 0 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 0 |
| Statistics | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 7 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Human Biology | 1 | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 3 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 | 0 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 7 | 10 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 3 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Chemistry (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 0 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 | 0 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Physics | 1 | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 5 | 12 |
| Psychology | 1 | 7 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 1 | 2 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 3 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Human Services [+] | 4 | 21 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 21 |
| Social Work | 1 | 0 |
| Social Work (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 7 | 7 |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 1 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 14 | 14 |
| Dance | 1 | 0 |
| Dance (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 0 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 0 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Acting | 1 | 0 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 0 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 0 |
| Music | 1 | 14 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | 0 |
| Music (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 26 | 86 |
| Dentistry | 1 | 0 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | 0 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 1 | 0 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 0 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 | 0 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Medicine | 1 | 0 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health | 1 | 3 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 4 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 47 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Education | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 | 0 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 30 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 19 | 4 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | 0 |
| Accounting | 1 | 0 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | 4 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1 | 0 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 1 | 0 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 0 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 0 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 0 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 0 |
| Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations | 1 | 0 |
| Construction Management | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 0 |
| History | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 162 | 217 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 138 |
| Law | 1 | 138 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 7 | 139 |
| Dentistry | 1 | 84 |
| Medicine | 1 | 55 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 0 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 277 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Architecture and Related Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 1 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 1 |
| Education [+] | 11 | 22 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 3 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 1 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Education (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Solar Energy Technology/Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 1 | 1 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 8 |
| Social Work (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 8 | 10 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 1 | 6 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 1 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health | 1 | 3 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Education | 1 | 0 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 8 |
| Casino Management | 1 | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 63 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 2 | 4 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 12 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Social Work (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Music (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 0 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 0 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 16 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of UNLV are $6,977 for Nevada residents and $23,933 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $314 for Nevada residents and $660 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada residents | Out of State | Nevada residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $5,934 | $20,406 | $275 | $577 |
| 2020 | $6,158 | $21,209 | $286 | $600 |
| 2021 | $6,309 | $21,962 | $297 | $624 |
| 2022 | $6,607 | $22,698 | $306 | $642 |
| 2023 | $6,760 | $23,302 | $314 | $660 |
| 2024 | $6,977 | $23,933 | $324 | $678 |
Graduate Student Population
At UNLV graduate schools, there are total 5,295 graduate students. Among them, 575 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,142 men and 3,153 women students at UNLV graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at UNLV.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,295 | 2,142 | 3,153 |
| American Indian/Native American | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Asian | 655 | 258 | 397 |
| Black/African American | 387 | 126 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 1,111 | 384 | 727 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| White | 2,159 | 932 | 1,227 |
| Two More | 387 | 150 | 237 |
| Un-Known | 197 | 82 | 115 |