2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Nevada to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nevada
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Nevada - Las Vegas the most popular school in Nevada for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,885 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Nevada who attend UNLV full time pay an average of $8,737 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,828. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,884 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNLV does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 15 schools in Nevada that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Reno landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Reno, Nevada, the large public school awarded 4,115 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $8,737 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNR. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,827. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNR accumulate an average of $20,835 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNR. In fact, around 26% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Nevada State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Nevada. Located in Henderson, Nevada, the medium-sized public school handed out 778 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Nevada who attend NSC full time pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,440. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSC accumulate an average of $28,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
NSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Roseman University of Health Sciences helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Nevada. Located in Henderson, Nevada, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 287 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Roseman University of Health Sciences is $39,044. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Roseman University of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $31,167 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Online courses are available at Roseman University of Health Sciences, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chamberlain University - Nevada. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada list. Chamberlain - Nevada is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 115 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Chamberlain - Nevada does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,820. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Chamberlain - Nevada accumulate an average of $37,103 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Chamberlain - Nevada does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Great Basin College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Great Basin College is a small public school located in Elko, Nevada that handed out 97 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $3,683 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Great Basin College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,399. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,254 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Great Basin College. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Sierra Nevada College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada list. Sierra Nevada College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Incline Village, Nevada that handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,508 to cover tuition and fees at SNC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,104 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
With a ranking of #8, College of Southern Nevada did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school handed out 88 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,848 in tuition and fees if they attend CSN full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,534. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSN accumulate an average of $12,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that CSN does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Arizona College - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Arizona College - Las Vegas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Arizona College - Las Vegas, expect to pay an average of $20,826 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Arizona College - Las Vegas accumulate an average of $47,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Touro University Nevada came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada ranking. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit school located in Henderson, Nevada that handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Touro University Nevada does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $10,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Touro University Nevada accumulate an average of $17,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Touro University Nevada is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
University of Phoenix - Nevada ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Nevada accumulate an average of $42,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
UOPX - Nevada does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.
Truckee Meadows Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,934 in tuition and fees if they attend Truckee Meadows Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,620. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Truckee Meadows Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
DeVry University - Nevada came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada ranking. Located in Henderson, Nevada, the very small private for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
DeVry University - Nevada does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,132 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, DeVry University - Nevada is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Western Nevada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Carson City, Nevada, the small public school handed out 6 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $3,748 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WNC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,434. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at WNC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Las Vegas College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Las Vegas College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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