Each year, approximately 0.1% of Nevada graduates receive degrees in biochemistry. Thus, Nevada's 2 biochemistry schools put out approximately 58 biochemists each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Nevada with a biochemistry program is University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which is located in Las Vegas. In 2010, it was ranked 70th nationwide. In 2010, 18 students graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas' biochemistry program. Students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas paid $5,808 per year in tuition fees.

The second-ranked school in Nevada with a biochemistry program is University of Nevada-Reno, which is located in Reno. In 2010, it was ranked 70th nationwide. In 2010, 40 students graduated from University of Nevada-Reno biochemistry program. The tuition rate at University of Nevada-Reno was $5,561 per year.

Cost

If you are hoping to attend one of Nevada's biochemistry schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $5,685 per year, though tuition can range from $5,808 per year to $5,561 per year. In 2010, the following Nevada biochemistry schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. University of Nevada-Las Vegas - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $5,808 per year
2. University of Nevada-Reno - located in Reno, students are charged $5,561 per year

The biochemistry schools that charged the lowest tuition rates in Nevada were:

1. University of Nevada-Reno - located in Reno, students are charged $5,561 per year
2. University of Nevada-Las Vegas - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $5,808 per year

More Information

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