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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Nevada

6 accredited institutions in Nevada offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

6
Colleges
822
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Nevada

1
PublicAssociate's
Western Nevada College
Carson City
306
Graduates/yr
$3,465
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
210
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,354
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno
210
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,876
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
78
Graduates/yr
$3,465
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno
15
Graduates/yr
$2,772
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Great Basin College
Elko
3
Graduates/yr
$3,690
In-State Tuition
9%
Grad Rate
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Studying Physical Sciences in Nevada

Nevada has 6 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 822 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Nevada residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.