All UNLV majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 17
- Science & Math · 16
- Business & Finance · 15
- Engineering · 15
- Health & Medicine · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Education · 10
- Arts & Design · 6
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $34,624 | $70,999 | $24,853 |
| Biology | $24,989 | $62,087 | $21,376 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $41,963 | $52,278 | $16,298 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Science Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $50,861 | $76,319 | $17,910 |
| Accounting | $49,751 | $74,490 | $18,159 |
| Economics | $30,432 | $72,119 | $19,053 |
| International Business | $27,376 | $63,681 | $19,000 |
| Business Administration | $33,770 | $61,524 | $19,677 |
| Marketing | $36,304 | $58,919 | $15,047 |
| Entrepreneurship | $27,828 | $58,787 | — |
| Hospitality Management | $35,277 | $58,719 | $19,003 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | $75,485 | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $77,254 | $100,765 | $19,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,050 | $97,901 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $65,436 | $93,830 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $69,629 | $90,474 | $22,763 |
| Architecture | — | $72,468 | $20,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | $40,901 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,327 | $94,600 | $19,733 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $62,134 | $85,095 | $22,000 |
| Health Administration | $40,686 | $64,926 | $20,300 |
| Nutrition Science | $27,171 | $58,160 | $15,815 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,123 | $53,798 | $21,102 |
| Advanced / Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $27,315 | $48,773 | $23,008 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $32,165 | $48,692 | $30,875 |
| History | $16,100 | $39,477 | $19,099 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | $22,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $49,827 | $60,958 | $11,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,475 | $56,095 | $24,913 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $53,070 | $21,794 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $47,151 | $55,161 | $31,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,702 | $51,437 | $19,772 |
| Film and Photography | $21,491 | $42,317 | $18,500 |
| Theatre | $22,429 | $40,033 | $19,657 |
| Studio Art | $27,740 | $38,390 | $29,719 |
| Dance | $20,417 | $36,925 | $24,652 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $64,854 | $94,475 | $21,012 |
| Data Processing | $44,431 | $84,099 | $21,750 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,365 | $56,944 | $20,624 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Hospitality Management → Lodging manager
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UNLV students earn a median $55,037 ten years after starting college, more than 71% of Nevada colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
UNLV majors questions
How many majors does UNLV offer?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers 108 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UNLV?
Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn a median $100,765 four years after graduating, the highest of the 46 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,000.
Which UNLV majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Dance graduates earn the least: a median $36,925 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Nevada-Las Vegas overview