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Chemistry Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 70 students earned their Chemistry degrees in NV.

In this state, Chemistry is the 62nd most popular major out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Nevada

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 38.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Nevada

7,510 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Nevada

Chemistry grads earn an average of $71,230 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

98% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UNR grads earn an average salary of $44,263. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,019. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,766 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,576 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in NV

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 33% $78,640
Forensic Science Technicians 30% $70,800
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 26% $62,290
Chemistry Professors 22% $72,330
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Chemists 21% $66,210
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
General Physical Sciences 106
Geological & Earth Sciences 69
Physics 50
Atmospheric Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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