University of Nevada-Las Vegas prices its degrees across a wide income spectrum, with low-income families paying approximately $8,526 per year in net price, middle-income families seeing annual costs around $10,606, and higher-income families paying closer to $15,905. Azimuth ranks University of Nevada-Las Vegas #158 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,638 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,411 |
| Room and Board | $12,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,279 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,359 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,526 |
| $30–48k | $8,537 |
| $48–75k | $10,606 |
| $75–110k | $13,513 |
| $110k+ | $15,905 |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas prices its degrees across a wide income spectrum, with low-income families paying approximately $8,526 per year in net price, middle-income families seeing annual costs around $10,606, and higher-income families paying closer to $15,905. Azimuth ranks University of Nevada-Las Vegas #158 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That positioning reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its role as a broad-access institution serving a large share of Nevada students who depend on need-based aid to make enrollment feasible. The gap between published cost of attendance and what most families actually pay is a meaningful part of the UNLV affordability story — net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and UNLV's aid programs close a portion of that gap for qualifying students. Need-based aid reaches a substantial share of the student body, with Pell-eligible and lower-income students benefiting most from federal, state, and institutional grant programs. Middle-income families see a net price that sits in a moderate range relative to comparable public institutions, while higher-income families pay closer to the full published cost of attendance of $19,638. Families weighing UNLV's affordability should account for the full income-band picture rather than relying on sticker price alone, since individual aid packages vary within each band. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,450, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,906; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,637, median federal debt of $19,450 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn median earnings of $62,637 four years after enrollment, placing University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the 62.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $10,733 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 86.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to NV's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,059, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. The degree mix at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is anchored in Business, which accounts for 23% of graduates, followed by Social Sciences at 7% and Education at 6%. Hospitality Administration/Management combines high enrollment with competitive earnings, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Hospitality Administration/Management #9 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 462 graduates earning median earnings of $58,719. The Psychology, General program graduates 412 students with median earnings of $51,200, and Azimuth ranks Criminal Justice #88 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 330 graduates earning median earnings of $57,556. Biology, General and Nursing round out the top programs, graduating 246 and 232 students respectively, with median earnings of $62,087 and $94,600 four years after enrollment.
