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Nursing Schools in Nevada

2,440 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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 1,442
Associate Degree 533
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 238
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

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: 20.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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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
21% Graduation Rate
7,227 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. In their early career, NSC grads earn an average salary of $43,483. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,305.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,693 after earning their degree at this institution.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
30,679 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,306 a year. 95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
21,034 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UNR will pay a net price of $14,953. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,531 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
486 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Carrington College, Reno grads earn an average salary of $33,724.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,696 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
543 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,787. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
946 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,115.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,863. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,408 a year.

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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