Economics at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Of 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #67 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #101 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,891 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $62,039 |
| 4 years | $75,591 |
| 5 years | $76,496 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn a median of $75,591, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas stands at $19,053.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
This Economics program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 43 |
| Quantitative Economics | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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