Registered Nursing at Nevada State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Nevada State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nevada State University is in Henderson, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 313 registered nursing degrees were granted at Nevada State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nevada State University
Distance learning is available at Nevada State University. Among 7,549 students, 1,056 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,562 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Nevada State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Nevada State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #139 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #140 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #598 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #886 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Nevada State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Nevada State University are 80% women (251) and 20% men (62).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Nevada State University
Among the 313 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Nevada State University, 80% were women (251) and 20% were men (62).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nevada State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 92 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 58 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 |
Minority students account for 63% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nevada State University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Nevada State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.