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Study Healthcare at UNLV
Whether you’re just starting out or you want to move your career to the next level with a graduate degree, you’ll find the right healthcare program for you at UNLV. We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in all areas of healthcare with online, hybrid, or in-person classes. Experience field opportunities that lead to job offers through our partnerships with area hospital systems, social service agencies, and our internationally-recognized faculty researchers. You can count on UNLV to support you each step of the way - from your first day of class through graduation into an in-demand and well-paying career in healthcare.
Nursing
Online Options
Nurses provide the most direct contact with patients in the hospital setting. They also educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
- 40% projected job growth*
- $123,780 median annual salary*
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, Post Master’s, Ph.D., doctor of nursing practice, and psychiatric mental health graduate programs
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are specialized healthcare providers who assist people with injuries, disabilities, illnesses, or pain to be able to do their everyday tasks.
- 14% projected job growth*
- $85,570 median annual salary*
- Doctorate and Post-Professional Doctorate programs
Public Health
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Public health professionals are healthcare experts with passions outside of a clinical setting. They work to improve population-wide health and help lead global change in health and medicine.
- 28% projected job growth*
- $101,340 median annual salary*
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and certificate programs
Healthcare Administration
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Healthcare administrators manage the day-to-day operations for healthcare facilities and health systems.
- 14% projected job growth*
- $85,570 median annual salary*
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Executive Master’s programs
“…after starting my career, I realized that I could do more — that I could practice like a physician but still bring the compassion and empathy of a nurse. That’s what ultimately led me to enroll at UNLV to become a nurse practitioner. I have not regretted that decision for a single minute.”Robert J. Vadovic - Nursing Alumnus of the Year, Medical Director at Intermountain Healthcare
The UNLV Difference
Highly ranked and accredited — UNLV is the only top-tier research institution in Southern Nevada, and with those credentials you will be set up for a lifetime of leadership in healthcare.
Careers in Healthcare
With a projection of 498,000 jobs in Nevada and 2 million healthcare jobs in the next decade, there has never been a better time to explore careers in healthcare.
“The diversity on campus is welcoming, and the faculty and staff are genuinely interested in my success as a student. I have benefited from several scholarships and fellowships that have made my Ph.D. journey less stressful. I highly recommend UNLV to anyone pursuing a graduate degree.”John Olawepo - Public Health Ph.D. Student, researching cleaner fuel for public transportation
Discover More Healthcare Degrees at UNLV
UNLV offers more than 50 different degree and certificate programs in healthcare. Whether it’s advocacy, business, clinical, research, or therapy, find your path in the healthcare field with a degree that is tailored to meet your career goals.
Healthcare Program Highlights
Learn more about UNLV’s healthcare programs and how students are using their experience to make a difference in their careers and their community.
