Nevada
Population: 2,998,039
State Rank: 33
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $32,073 | 44 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $347 | 40 |
| National Science Foundation | $12,052 | 45 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $0 | - |
| Total | $44,473 | 44 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 8,485 | $47,245 |
| Medical Device | 3,440 | $55,681 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 6,010 | $66,342 |
| Overall Private Sector | 1,054,796 | $43,514 |
Notes:
Source: Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in Nevada, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $146,000,000 | 45 |
| Industry | $332,000,000 | 38 |
| Universities | $34,000,000 | 45 |
| Other | $47,000,000 | 43 |
| Total | $559,000,000 | 42 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018