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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

NV · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
84/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$28K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$28K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$28K$92K$129KBBUY
Hospitality Administration/Management$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Accounting and Related Services$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Marketing$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Political Science and Government$33K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Economics$33K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$33K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$33K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$33K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33K$50K$67KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$35K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$33K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$33K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$33K$42K$57KDAVOID
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$35K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Nevada-Las Vegas earns a grade of A, with median debt of $28K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $28K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).