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Biological Sciences in Nevada

Biological Sciences Schools in Nevada

476 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in Nevada in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biological Sciences is the 8th most popular major out of a total 369 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Nevada

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 412
Associate Degree 51
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.0%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 6,610 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Nevada

Biological Sciences grads earn an average of $71,410 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

A typical student attending UNLV will pay a net price of $11,779. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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181 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,198. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Nevada State College

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,817. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,693. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Biological Sciences Careers in NV

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 25% $69,590
High School Teachers 22% $57,730

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