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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Economics is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts/Master of Science (MA/MS) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | Applied economics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or GMAT Thesis Optional Oral defense of thesis; internship |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
23
Applied
15
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 15th | June 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | November 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test or GMAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
20
Total Graduate Students
15%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 20% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
Gender
Male (75%)
Female (25%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 1
Male (8)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Labor economics/industrial organization; real estate economics; macroeconomics and credit markets; urban, regional and environmental economics; public finance/public policy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 52,500 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 456005
Las Vegas, NV 89154-6005
United States
Box 456005
Las Vegas, NV 89154-6005
United States
Contact
Dr. Jeff Waddoups
Chair/Professor
Email: jeffrey.waddoups@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3497
Fax: 702-895-1354
Chair/Professor
Email: jeffrey.waddoups@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3497
Fax: 702-895-1354
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