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Chemistry at University of Nevada-Reno

Chemistry at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 chemistry graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 2
Best Value Nevada #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #46 of 66
Best Value Far Western (Region) #51 of 66
Best Value Nationwide #167 of 389
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #226 of 390

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 2
Best Value Nevada #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #46 of 66
Best Value Far Western (Region) #51 of 66
Best Value Nationwide #167 of 389
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #226 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’s Chemistry program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Chemistry at University of Nevada-Reno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,235
2 years $29,685

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $16,552.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Chemistry graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 38% women (16) and 62% men (26).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 31 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 48% were women (15) and 52% were men (16).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Chemistry Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Minority students account for 42% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 3 master’s chemistry degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Chemistry Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Chemistry Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 8 doctoral chemistry graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

University of Nevada-Reno gender breakdown of Chemistry Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Chemistry majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Chemistry doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno

This Chemistry program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Chemistry 42

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Graduates of the Chemistry program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Chemistry majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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