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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 828 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 707
Associate Degree 59
Master’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.7%
  • White: 37.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 14,880 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $73,490, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,930. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. In their early career, UNR grads earn an average salary of $44,263.

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

A typical student attending UNLV will pay a net price of $10,993. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,019.

#4

Nevada State College

Henderson
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at NSC. 92% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,467. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Great Basin College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $9,200. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#7

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. 24% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in NV

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 66% $102,380
Statisticians 56% $65,790
Life Scientists 50% $0
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Exercise Physiologists 33% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $107,770
Medical Scientists 32% $99,720
Microbiologists 29% $78,250
Computer Workers 25% $71,210
Biological Science Professors 25% $69,590
Biological Scientists 24% $74,080
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 17% $65,300
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810
Biochemists and Biophysicists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Science Technologies 921
Engineering 900
Computer & Information Sciences 486
Physical Sciences 315
Engineering Technologies 146
Mathematics & Statistics 123
Agriculture 120
Natural Resources & Conservation 107

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