Science Schools in Nevada
Nevada contains
25 schools that offer science programs.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas,
the highest-ranking science school in NV, has a total student population of 29,080 and
is the
1903rd highest ranked school in America.
Of the 25 science schools
in Nevada,
only 3 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Career College of Northern Nevada comes out as the most expensive ($33,220/yr),
with Great Basin College as the lowest recorded at only $6,844/yr.
Science students from Nevada schools who go on to become
scientists,
information scientists,
bioengineers,
biophysicists, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 1,308,380 people working as
life, physical, and social science employees alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$65,660.
Also, Operations research analysts make on average $75,370 per year and there are about 60,960 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Nevada alone, there are
90 employed operations research analysts earning an average yearly salary of
$82,540. Life, physical, and social science employees in this state earn
$62,440/yr and there are 7,830 employed.
Also, within the science schools
in Nevada, the average student population is 3,396 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
18 to 1. Aside from science,
there are 786 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,014 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$2,730, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Science Programs in Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Biological and biomedical sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Computer Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Information Science/Studies
Levels offered:
Masters
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Levels offered:
PhD
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Physical sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Geology/Earth Science, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Levels offered:
Masters
Science technologies/technicians
Levels offered:
Masters
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Levels offered:
Masters
Forensic Science and Technology
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Social sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Social Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Career College of Northern Nevada
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Nevada Career Institute
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
Institute of Professional Careers
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
Milan Institute
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Kaplan College-Las Vegas Campus
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Levels offered:
Certificate
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Certificate
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Certificate
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Pima Medical Institute
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Levels offered:
Associates
ITT Technical Institute-Henderson
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Sierra Nevada College
Biological and biomedical sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Environmental Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Northwest Health Careers
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
Academy of Healing Arts
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
Morrison University
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Associates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Great Basin College
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Social Science Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Levels offered:
Associates
Social sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Las Vegas College
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate
High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Levels offered:
Associates
Nevada State College
Biological and biomedical sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Management Science, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Systems Science and Theory
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Environmental Science
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Truckee Meadows Community College
DeVry University-Nevada
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors, Masters
University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Masters
Behavioral Sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
College of Southern Nevada
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Biological and biomedical sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Associates
Information Science/Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Physical sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Geology/Earth Science, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Science technologies/technicians
Levels offered:
Associates
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Levels offered:
Associates
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Levels offered:
Associates
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Levels offered:
Associates
Social sciences
Levels offered:
Associates
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Social Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Western Nevada College
International Academy of Design and Technology
Associate of Science in Building Information Modeling
Associate of Science in Graphic Design
Associate of Science in Information Technology
Associate of Science in Web Design & Development
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Internet Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development
Computer and information sciences and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of Phoenix-Northern Nevada Campus
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Levels offered:
Masters
Behavioral Sciences
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Nevada Interesting Facts
- In 1899 Charles Fey invented a slot machine named the Liberty Bell. The device became the model for all slots to follow.
- The Reno Ice Pavilion is a 16,000-square-foot rink once dismantled and moved to Reno from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Bugsy Siegel named his Las Vegas casino "The Flamingo" for the long legs of his showgirl sweetheart, Virginia Hill.
- The Imperial Palace on the Las Vegas strip is the nation's first off-airport airline baggage check-in service.
- Bertha was a performing elephant that entertained for 37 years at John Ascuaga's Nugget casino located in Sparks. She was 48 years old when she died.
Top National Parks in Nevada:
Famous State Residents:
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