UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 28,000 students, more than 7,000 of whom are graduate/professional students. Nearly 120 graduate degree programs are offered, including 36 doctoral and professional degrees. The university is ranked in the category of "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is increasingly recognized as a premier metropolitan research university.