by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #434 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 434 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Nevada | 3 of 4 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The physical sciences field at UNLV covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 50 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $46,104 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNLV, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $16,298 in student loans. This is lower than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 44% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
