Education at University of Nevada - Las Vegas
UNLV is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a total student population of 31,142. In 2021, 224 education majors received their bachelor's degree from UNLV.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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UNLV Education Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Education (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Doctorate Degree in Education
Online Classes Are Available at UNLV
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? UNLV offers distance education options for education at the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
UNLV Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at UNLV compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at UNLV is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Ranking Type | Rank |
---|---|
249 | |
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 300 |
Most Focused Education Basic Certificate Schools | 408 |
Most Focused Education Schools | 633 |
In 2021, 415 students received their master’s degree in education from UNLV. This makes it the #57 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #187 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Education Student Demographics at UNLV
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
UNLV Education Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 34% more racial-ethnic minorities in its education bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in education.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 16 |
Black or African American | 17 |
Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
White | 79 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
UNLV Education Master’s Program
In the education master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of degree recipients. That is 23% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in education.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 21 |
Black or African American | 60 |
Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
White | 167 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
UNLV also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 22 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Nevada - Las Vegas. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 204 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 186 |
Special Education | 146 |
Educational Administration | 80 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
Student Counseling | 22 |
Teaching English or French | 12 |
Educational Assessment | 2 |
Other Education | 2 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- History
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NV, the home state for University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
Occupation | Jobs in NV | Average Salary in NV |
---|---|---|
Elementary School Teachers | 10,360 | $56,970 |
Teacher Assistants | 6,160 | $31,080 |
High School Teachers | 5,930 | $57,910 |
Middle School Teachers | 4,300 | $58,460 |
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 2,970 | $43,200 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Stan Shebs under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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