by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Nevada-Reno. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #43 out of 54 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Nevada-Reno as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #242 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 242 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 49 of 127 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
The physical sciences area of study at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 42 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 36 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 74 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of Nevada-Reno holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #43 out of 54 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 43 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,901 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 23 |