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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UNR. This makes it the #97 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR 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 | $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UNR. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
The physical sciences program at UNR awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
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 | 44 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 432 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 410 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 107 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 77 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 54 |
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