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2025 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada

13 Colleges in Nevada
2,440 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$84,107 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,440 degrees in nursing annually.

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

It's difficult to beat Roseman University of Health Sciences if you wish 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 about 307 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $85,166.

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

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
174 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$77,082 Median Starting Salary

College of Southern Nevada is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #500 out of 2,152 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. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $77,082 in the first couple years of working.

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

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN Program Name

With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
238 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$90,864 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Nevada - Reno if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. UNR is a very large public university located in the large city of Reno. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,152 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. Degree recipients from the nursing program at University of Nevada - Reno make $6,757 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$125,360 Median Starting Salary

Touro University Nevada is a good decision for students interested in a degree in nursing. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.

There were about 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 $41,253 more than the standard nursing student.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
295 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.9% Growth in Graduates

UNLV is a very large public university located in the city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #371 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.

There were approximately 295 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Nevada - Las Vegas make $4,900 more than the average nursing graduate.

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6
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 about 170 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain - Nevada in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $83,188.

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Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
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. This college ranks 7th out of 8 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 396 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSC in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients typically make an average of $85,585 at the beginning of their careers.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN Program Name

At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.

More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN from Southern New Hampshire University

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Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$82,312 Median Starting Salary

WNC is a small public college located in the small city of Carson City. This college ranks 5th out of 8 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were roughly 48 nursing students who graduated with this degree at WNC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $82,312 for their early career.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
307 Nursing Degrees Awarded
76.9% Growth in Graduates

Truckee Meadows Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Reno. This college ranks 6th out of 8 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 307 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 earn an average of $80,518 for their early career.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,512 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Elko, Great Basin College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1088 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Great Basin College is a great college overall.

There were about 55 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Great Basin College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients typically earn an average of $70,512 in the first five years of their 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 2,160
Nursing Practice 146
Nursing Science 84
Nursing Administration 24
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 4
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 4
School Nursing 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1,474
Allied Health Professions 1,001
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 695
Health & Medical Administrative Services 497
Public Health 484
Dental Support Services 446
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 430
Medicine 298
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 205
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 197

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