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Chemistry Schools in Nevada

8 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 63rd most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Nevada

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a chemistry major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.5%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Nevada

7,510 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Nevada

Chemistry grads earn an average of $71,230 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,993.

Chemistry Careers in NV

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 33% $78,640
Forensic Science Technicians 30% $70,800
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 26% $62,290
Chemistry Professors 22% $72,330
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Chemists 21% $66,210
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Geological & Earth Sciences 26
Physics 13
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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