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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada

13 Colleges in Nevada
2,440 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. Combined, these schools handed out 2,440 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

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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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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

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
295 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. UNLV is a very large public university located in the midsize 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 295 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from University of Nevada - Las Vegas receive an earnings boost of around $13,537 above the average earnings of nursing graduates.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
307 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.5% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 307 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $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 good 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 approximately 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 earn $28,334 more than the typical nursing grad.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
238 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$85,387 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult 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 city of Reno. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNR is a great university overall.

There were approximately 238 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from University of Nevada - Reno receive an earnings boost of about $4,934 above the average income of nursing majors.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
170 Nursing Degrees Awarded
32.4% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 170 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 report average early career wages of $70,883.

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

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

CSN is a fairly large public college located in the large 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 approximately 174 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $66,521 in the first couple years of their career.

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

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
307 Nursing Degrees Awarded
76.9% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 307 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $67,607 in their early career salary.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
396 Nursing Degrees Awarded
12.1% 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 schools nationwide means NSC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 396 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSC in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients usually earn an average of $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
48 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,457 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 48 nursing students who graduated with this degree at WNC in the most recent data year. After graduating, nursing degree recipients generally earn about $70,457 in their early careers.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$72,244 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 55 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 make 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.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California33017,965
Washington3003,806
Oregon2661,502
Hawaii164534
Alaska119177

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

Nursing Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing2,160
Nursing Practice146
Nursing Science84
Nursing Administration24
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing16
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing4
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing4
School Nursing2

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services1,474
Allied Health Professions1,001
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science695
Health & Medical Administrative Services497
Public Health484
Dental Support Services446
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants430
Medicine298
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services205
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences197

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