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Registered Nursing in Nevada

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Registered Nursing Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 1,828 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Nevada

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,271
Associate Degree 519
Master’s Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Nevada

There are 23,040 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Nevada

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $76,120 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Nevada that offer registered 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

Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, NSC grads earn an average salary of $40,830.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,554 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $88,572 after graduation.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,832 a year.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $7,019. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,263 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,930.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,932.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,377 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,919.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

In their early career, Truckee Meadows Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,576. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,200.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. 100% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students get financical aid.

Registered Nursing Careers in NV

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 40% $72,100
Registered Nurses 27% $85,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing Practice 76
Nursing Science 66
Nursing Administration 31
Mental Health Nursing 6
Geriatric Nursing 5
School Nursing 3

View all majors related to Registered Nursing

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