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2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Nevada

12 Colleges in Nevada
1,828 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,828 degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School

Best Registered Nursing Schools in Nevada The registered nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Registered Nursing rankings. For our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Schools in Nevada list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Nevada

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the registered nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top Nevada Schools in Registered Nursing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NV
234 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.

There were about 234 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NV
287 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Roseman University of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Roseman University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.

There were approximately 287 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NV
167 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in registered nursing needs to check out University of Nevada - Reno. Located in the city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNR is a great university overall.

There were about 167 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NV
52 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Touro University Nevada is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Henderson, Touro University Nevada is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 52 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Touro University Nevada in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NV
115 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Chamberlain - Nevada is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the city of Las Vegas.

There were approximately 115 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain - Nevada in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Chamberlain University - Nevada

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NV
193 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 193 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

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

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NV
71 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 71 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Truckee Meadows Community College

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NSC crest
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NV
348 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

NSC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Henderson. This college ranks 4th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 348 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Nevada State College

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Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NV
50 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Carson City, WNC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were roughly 50 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at WNC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Western Nevada College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NV
61 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Great Basin College is a small public college located in the remote town of Elko. This college ranks 7th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 61 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Great Basin College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 999 15,534
Washington 831 3,565
Oregon 587 1,412
Hawaii 267 519
Alaska 167 171

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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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