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Physics Schools in Nevada

50 students earned Physics degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physics is the 73rd most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 18.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Nevada

6,240 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Nevada

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $77,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNR will pay a net price of $14,930. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,993.

Physics Careers in NV

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
General Physical Sciences 106
Chemistry 70
Geological & Earth Sciences 69
Atmospheric Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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