by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,499 bachelor's degrees in nursing during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Roseman University of Health Sciences is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's 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.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $85,166.
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University of Nevada - Reno is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in nursing. UNR is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Reno.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career wages of $85,733.
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the city of Las Vegas.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career income of $83,327.
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It is hard to beat Touro University Nevada if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson.
Those nursing students who get their bachelor's degree from Touro University Nevada earn $16,002 more than the average nursing grad.
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Located in the city of Las Vegas, Chamberlain - Nevada is a private for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $83,188.
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Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients usually earn around $85,585 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the town of Elko, Great Basin College is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients typically earn an average of $70,512 in the first five years of their career.
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Arizona College - Las Vegas is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Las Vegas.
Soon after graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients usually make an average of $85,169 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from Arizona College - Las VegasExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 262 | 8,885 |
| Washington | 226 | 1,465 |
| Oregon | 185 | 825 |
| Hawaii | 112 | 354 |
| Alaska | 75 | 160 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,499 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 311 |
| Communication Sciences | 74 |
| Allied Health Professions | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 56 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | 18 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 11 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 6 |
