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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNLV. This makes it the #194 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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The physical sciences program at UNLV awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UNLV does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from UNLV. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 286 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 282 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 73 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 42 |
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