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Physics Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 13 students earned their Physics degrees in NV.

In this state, Physics is the 45th most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Nevada

There are 6,240 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Nevada

Physics grads earn an average of $77,840 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,993. 96% of students get financical aid.

Physics Careers in NV

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Geological & Earth Sciences 26
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Chemistry 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 3

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