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Geophysics & Seismology at University of Nevada-Reno

If you plan to study Geophysics & Seismology, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 geophysics & seismology graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geophysics & Seismology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geophysics & Seismology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).

Geophysics & Seismology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 1 bachelor’s geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 100% of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 57%.*

Geophysics & Seismology Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 3 master’s geophysics & seismology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geophysics & Seismology master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 24%.*

Geophysics & Seismology Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 1 doctoral geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 100% of Geophysics & Seismology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Geophysics & Seismology Graduates

Those who complete Geophysics & Seismology program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Geophysics & Seismology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$58,500

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.