University of Nevada-Las Vegas: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Nevada-Las Vegas at a glance

• 24,622

  students enrolled

• 6,602

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,359

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,354 in state, $25,307 out of state

• $42,865

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,037

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Clark County, where the college is.

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• 1,030

  open professional jobs

• 127

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  45 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Clark County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $73,845

  median household income

  Clark County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (122 open), sales (135 open), operations (169 open), marketing (55 open), human resources (61 open), strategy (5 open).

Hiring most: Caesars Entertainment (75), Allegiant Travel Company (30), Jt4 (21), Motional (20), TensorWave (20), Universal Health Services (19), EoS Fitness (13), HII Mission Technologies (12).

What they hire for: Operations (169), Sales (135), Engineering (131), Finance (122), Human Resources (61), Marketing (55). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Connections (Southern Nevada Workforce Development Board).

• Comprehensive EmployNV Career HubLas Vegas · 702-822-4200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (except holidays)
• Henderson EmployNV Career HubHenderson · 702-486-0300 · Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Las Vegas EmployNV Career HubLas Vegas · 702-486-0100 · Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
• North Las Vegas EmployNV Career HubNorth Las Vegas · 702-486-0200 · Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM - 5:00PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Western Nevada CollegeCarson City · 1,910 students
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Common questions

How big is University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

University of Nevada-Las Vegas enrolls about 24,622 students and is a public 4-year institution in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awards about 6,602 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,865 six years after entry and $55,037 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

1,030 open professional jobs are listed in Clark County, 127 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Caesars Entertainment has the most openings.