Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNLV stacks up against peers offering physics.
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UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering physics. In particular, it placed #186 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #38 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 85% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. About 31% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. Approximately 50% 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 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.