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Physics at University of Nevada - Reno

11 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Nevada - Reno.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UNR

UNR Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 87
Best Physics Schools 88

Popularity of Physics at UNR

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNR. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Physics from UNR Cost?

$8,994 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UNR Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,876 $24,832
Fees $1,118 $1,118
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,700 $13,700
On Campus Other Expenses $5,370 $5,370

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UNR Physics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 73% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does UNR Offer an Online BS in Physics?

UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.

UNR Physics Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UNR in 2022 were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Physics Student Diversity at UNR

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Nevada - Reno.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geological & Earth Sciences 44
Chemistry 35
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 9

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