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Nursing Science Schools in Nevada

66 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Nevada

23,040 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Nevada

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

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Graduates earn an average $76,913 after graduation.

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

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,993.

Nursing Science Careers in NV

Some of the careers nursing science 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 nursing science.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Registered Nursing 1,828
Nursing Practice 76
Nursing Administration 31
Mental Health Nursing 6
Geriatric Nursing 5
School Nursing 3

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