by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at UNLV. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #431 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 431 of 537 |
| 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 awarded 17 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
UNLV is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,445 | $43,764 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 71% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 8 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
UNLV is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNLV were White. About 62% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNLV. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 61 |