by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Physics Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNLV. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from UNLV. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 physics majors earned their master's degree from UNLV. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.