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Physics at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

14 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Physics major is part of the physical sciences program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.

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Physics Degrees Available at UNLV

UNLV Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 21
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 33
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 35
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 36
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 39
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 39
Best Value Colleges for Physics 39
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 40
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 42
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 44
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 45
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 53
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 54
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 54
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 58
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 60
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 68
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 72
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 72
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 75
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 85
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 86
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 86
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 90
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 91
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 93
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 94
Best Physics Schools 95
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 101
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 103

Popularity of Physics at UNLV

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from UNLV. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Physics Student Diversity at UNLV

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

UNLV Physics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from UNLV in 2020-2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

UNLV Physics Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from UNLV in 2021 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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.

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Chemistry 13
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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