Physics at University of Nevada-Reno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 physics graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno
Many students take online classes 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.
Physics Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Physics program against other schools offering the same 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) | #32 of 89 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 259 |
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) | #32 of 89 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 29% women (10) and 71% men (24).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 19 bachelor’s physics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 32% were women (6) and 68% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 8 master’s physics graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physics master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 7 doctoral physics degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno
The Physics program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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