Physics · Nevada
Physics colleges in Nevada
CampusPin lists 11 U.S. colleges in Nevada that offer Physics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Physics studies the fundamental laws of matter, energy, and motion, a foundational major for engineering, computing, finance, and graduate research.
Schools in Nevada that offer Physics
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$22,426
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,185
Chamberlain University-Nevada
Las Vegas, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$20,462
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
573
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,110
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
27,790
Great Basin College
Elko, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,855
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,855
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$17,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
545
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$6,368
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,850
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,690
Acceptance
40%
Enrollment
1,398
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,144
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,752
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,142
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
29,431
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,994
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
19,536
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · University · Public
Tuition
$3,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,967
Physics programs in Nevada: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 11 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
11
Public / private
7 / 4
Universities / 2-year
11 / 0
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$3,144–$22,426
Median in-state tuition
$8,994
Lowest published in-state tuition
Truckee Meadows Community College
$3,144
Most selective
Roseman University of Health Sciences
40% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
29,431 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Physics program
- Classical mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum mechanics
- Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
- Modern physics (relativity, atomic, nuclear)
- Mathematical methods (PDE, complex analysis)
- Computational physics (Python, MATLAB)
- Senior research thesis
Where a Physics degree can lead
- Physicist (PhD)
- Engineer (with engineering MS)
- Software Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Optical / Semiconductor Engineer
- High School Physics Teacher (with cert)
Typical pay: $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS physicist median $155,680, requires PhD)
A Physics major covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics (relativity), and laboratory methods. Math is heavy, calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and often complex analysis. BS-track programs prepare for graduate school in physics or engineering; BA tracks suit pre-med or interdisciplinary applications.
Physics graduates are highly sought-after for their analytical and quantitative skills. Career paths include physics PhD (academia or national labs), engineering (hardware, optics, semiconductors), quantitative finance, software engineering, and patent law.
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