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Computer Science at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is in Las Vegas, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 198 computer science graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#74 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#106 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#164 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#436 of 637

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#74 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#106 of 142
Best Value	Nationwide	#164 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#436 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Those who finish University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,877
2 years	$59,942
3 years	$73,118
4 years	$80,278
5 years	$92,551

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas report median earnings of $80,278, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at $21,012.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 16% women (32) and 84% men (166).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Of the 182 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 16% were women (30) and 84% were men (152).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	42
Black / African American	6
Asian	60
Two or More Races	24
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 73% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Among the 12 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, above the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Of the 4 doctoral computer science graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

The Computer Science program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	198

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.