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Nursing in Nevada

Nursing Schools in Nevada

In 2022-2023, 2,274 students earned their Nursing degrees in NV.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Nevada

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,499
Associate Degree 549
Master’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Nevada

26,110 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $112,540, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Nevada that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Nevada State College

Henderson
348 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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287 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,554 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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254 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,779.

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242 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,198. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $6,950. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $48,103. 28% of the teachers are full time.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,771. 10% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,040. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $4,693.

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Nursing Careers in NV

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $112,090
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310
Registered Nurses 27% $85,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Health Sciences & Services 432
Allied Health Professions 313
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Dentistry 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123
Public Health 119

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