Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
41
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$17,441
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,440
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$639,520 | $79,196 | $19,440 | $19,733 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$617,150 | $78,028 | $19,440 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$516,233 | $73,118 | $19,440 | $21,012 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$447,189 | $69,784 | $19,440 | $22,763 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$423,465 | $68,445 | $19,440 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$297,298 | $62,039 | $19,440 | $19,053 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$263,220 | $60,534 | $19,440 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$219,565 | $58,092 | $19,440 | $18,159 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$190,520 | $55,414 | $19,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$166,003 | $55,652 | $19,440 | $21,686 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$161,060 | $53,941 | $19,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$107,001 | $52,447 | $19,440 | $17,910 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$105,930 | $51,927 | $19,440 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$31,760 | $48,826 | $19,440 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
+$1,495 | $47,333 | $19,440 | $20,300 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$17,682 | $46,104 | $19,440 | $16,298 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$19,814 | $46,180 | $19,440 | $19,003 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$22,333 | $45,787 | $19,440 | $15,047 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$45,212 | $45,309 | $19,440 | $24,913 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$60,262 | $44,298 | $19,440 | $21,083 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$62,490 | $44,046 | $19,440 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
History.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$86,983 | $42,828 | $19,440 | $19,099 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$91,353 | $42,703 | $19,440 | $20,484 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$121,043 | $41,164 | $19,440 | $19,677 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$143,922 | $40,084 | $19,440 | $20,624 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$145,700 | $38,603 | $19,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Philosophy.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$196,335 | $37,590 | $19,440 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$215,980 | $35,089 | $19,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Music.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$218,750 | $37,043 | $19,440 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$225,037 | $36,079 | $19,440 | $21,376 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$236,792 | $35,584 | $19,440 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$244,287 | $35,098 | $19,440 | $21,102 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$244,421 | $35,751 | $19,440 | $30,875 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$253,675 | $35,023 | $19,440 | $26,945 | Full ROI → |
| 35 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$273,296 | $33,550 | $19,440 | $19,657 | Full ROI → |
| 36 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$286,680 | $33,107 | $19,440 | $23,008 | Full ROI → |
| 37 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$288,640 | $33,462 | $19,440 | $29,719 | Full ROI → |
| 38 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$293,935 | $32,575 | $19,440 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 39 |
Nutrition Sciences.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$350,670 | $29,422 | $19,440 | $15,815 | Full ROI → |
| 40 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$370,981 | $28,377 | $19,440 | $15,379 | Full ROI → |
| 41 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$386,235 | $27,825 | $19,440 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.