by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #453 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #108 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $46,104 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $16,298 in student loans. This is lower than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
This physical sciences program at UNLV breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 50 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |