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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada

13 Colleges in Nevada
2,015 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$80,452 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nursing is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,015 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Nevada Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Schools in Nevada ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Nevada

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Nevada Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
254 Nursing Degrees Awarded
21.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. UNLV is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.

There were about 254 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from University of Nevada - Las Vegas get an earnings boost of about $13,537 above the typical income of nursing majors.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
287 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$71,355 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Roseman University of Health Sciences if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Henderson, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 287 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $71,355 for their early career.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$108,786 Median Starting Salary

Touro University Nevada is a great option for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.

There were roughly 130 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Touro University Nevada in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Touro University Nevada receive $28,334 more than the average nursing student.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
242 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.2% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Nevada - Reno if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. UNR is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Reno. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNR is a great university overall.

There were roughly 242 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from University of Nevada - Reno earn a boost of approximately $4,934 above the typical income of nursing majors.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Nursing Degrees Awarded
28.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Las Vegas, Chamberlain - Nevada is a private for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 115 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain - Nevada in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $70,883.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
193 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$66,521 Median Starting Salary

CSN is a very large public college located in the city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSN is a great college overall.

There were roughly 193 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $66,521 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in nursing from College of Southern Nevada

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Nursing Degrees Awarded
19.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 71 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $67,607 in the first couple years of working.

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NSC crest
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
348 Nursing Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NSC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 348 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSC in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients typically earn around $70,550 at the beginning of their careers.

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WNC crest
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,457 Median Starting Salary

WNC is a small public college located in the small city of Carson City. This college ranks 5th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were roughly 50 nursing students who graduated with this degree at WNC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, nursing degree recipients typically make an average of $70,457 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Western Nevada College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Nursing Degrees Awarded
18.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Elko, Great Basin College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 7th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were approximately 61 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Great Basin College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $72,244 for their early career.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 17,965
Washington 300 3,806
Oregon 266 1,502
Hawaii 164 534
Alaska 119 177

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 1,828
Nursing Practice 76
Nursing Science 66
Nursing Administration 31
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 6
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 5
School Nursing 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,323
Allied Health Professions 991
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 622
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 464
Health & Medical Administrative Services 448
Health Sciences & Services 438
Dental Support Services 339
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 198

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