2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Nevada. In total, 2,015 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Nevada.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Nevada ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Nevada to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Chamberlain University - Nevada the best school in Nevada for nursing students. Chamberlain - Nevada is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chamberlain - Nevada take out is $38,460. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $256.
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Out of the 13 schools in Nevada that were part of this year’s ranking, Roseman University of Health Sciences landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Henderson, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Roseman University of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $27,448 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $566.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Touro University Nevada. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list. Located in the large city of Henderson, Touro University Nevada is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Touro University Nevada take out $16,982 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carrington College, Reno. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list. Located in the large city of Reno, Carrington College, Reno is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Carrington College, Reno take out $29,274 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UNLV take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $203.
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University of Nevada - Reno ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list. UNR is a very large public school located in the large city of Reno.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UNR accumulate an average of around $21,625 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $397.
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Nevada State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list. Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, nursing graduates from NSC take out $27,747 in student loans while working on their degree.
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College of Southern Nevada landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. CSN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at CSN take out is $13,781.
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Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Located in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College carry an average student debtload of $18,563.
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Western Nevada College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list. WNC is a small public school located in the city of Carson City.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from WNC carry an average student debtload of $19,794.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,502 |
| California | 18,329 |
| Washington | 3,851 |
| Hawaii | 535 |
| Alaska | 177 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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