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Nursing Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 2,015 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 1,271
Associate Degree 533
Master’s Degree 111
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

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: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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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
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,572 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,993. 96% of students get financical aid.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,766 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

In their early career, Carrington College, Reno grads earn an average salary of $35,948. An average student at Carrington College, Reno will pay a net price of $39,932. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,913 after graduation. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

11% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Chamberlain - Nevada will pay a net price of $32,220. Graduates earn an average $72,210 after graduation.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Arizona College - Las Vegas grads earn an average salary of $27,377.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing Careers in NV

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 40% $72,100
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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