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Science Technologies Schools in Nevada

921 students earned Science Tech degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Science Technologies is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Science Technologies Majors in Nevada

Science Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 919
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of science tech majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Science Technologies Grads in Nevada

There are 3,140 people in the state and 431,890 people in the nation working in science tech jobs.

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Wages for Science Technologies Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a science tech grad in the state is $50,340, compared to a typical salary of $52,940 nationwide.

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

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

In their early career, CSN grads earn an average salary of $31,766. 86% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,019.

407 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. Graduates earn an average $33,576 after graduation. 82% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Science Technologies Careers in NV

Some of the careers science tech majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians 28% $48,850
Biological Technicians 24% $38,660
Industrial Engineering Technicians 20% $44,960
Science Technicians 20% $46,250
Chemical Technicians 17% $53,460
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 10% $51,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Engineering 900
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 828
Computer & Information Sciences 486
Physical Sciences 315
Engineering Technologies 146
Mathematics & Statistics 123
Agriculture 120
Natural Resources & Conservation 107

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