Nursing at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas sits in Las Vegas, NV.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Among 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Those who finish University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,660 |
| 2 years | $81,355 |
| 3 years | $84,575 |
| 4 years | $89,983 |
| 5 years | $100,827 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas report median earnings of $89,983, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas stands at $19,733.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
The Nursing program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 304 |
| Nursing Science | 9 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.