2026 Best Journalism Schools in Nevada

Journalism degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for journalism students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Journalism Schools in Nevada

Best Schools for Journalism in Nevada

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall journalism education in Nevada.

Top Schools in Journalism

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

77 Journalism Degrees Awarded

$36,109 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Nevada Reno this year for journalism. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 77 journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $36,109. University Of Nevada Reno graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from University Of Nevada Reno

2

College Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Journalism Degrees Awarded

$35,850 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 13 journalism degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $35,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree. Get the full journalism details for College Of Southern Nevada

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.