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Nursing Schools in Nevada

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

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

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 (Research / Scholarship) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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

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348 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,227 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,305. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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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%.

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

99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,906. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,953. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,904. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
486 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,120. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,696 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
543 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
946 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,115. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $4,863. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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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

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