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2026 Best Physics Schools in Nevada

2 Colleges in the United States
49 Physics Degrees Awarded
$50,365 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physics programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for physics students.

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Best Schools for Physics in Nevada

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physics

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University Of Nevada Reno tops our 2026 ranking of the best physics schools. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 physics degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Physics graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $50,691 early in their careers. University Of Nevada Reno graduates carry a median of $19,918 in student loans. Read more about the physics program at University Of Nevada Reno

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Students looking for a strong physics program will find one at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 17 physics degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent year. Graduates of the physics program make about $50,039 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,181 to complete this degree. See the full physics program report for University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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