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Registered Nursing Schools in Nevada

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

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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

In this state, there are 23,040 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $76,120, compared to a typical salary of $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

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,830 after earning their degree at this institution.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,554 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,572 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,766 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 92% of students get financical aid.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 39% of the teachers are full time.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Chamberlain - Nevada grads earn an average salary of $72,210. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,220.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $9,200. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,576 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,467. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,700 a year.

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

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