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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada

6 Schools Ranked
$42,595 Average Earnings
$22,161 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Nursing Schools in Nevada ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Nevada to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Nevada

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#1

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
$47,200 Average Earnings
$23,884 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nevada - Las Vegas the best school in Nevada for nursing students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,884 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $246.After graduating from UNLV, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,200 during the early years of their career.

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$43,406 Average Earnings
$20,835 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in Nevada that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Reno landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $20,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $322 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNR, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,406 during the early years of their career.

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#3

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
$34,877 Average Earnings
$14,327 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Southern Nevada. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list.

On average, students take out $14,327 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CSN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,877 during the early years of their career.

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$43,454 Average Earnings
$16,046 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Truckee Meadows Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Nevada.

Degree recipients from Truckee Meadows Community College accumulate an average of $16,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Truckee Meadows Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,454 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
$49,309 Average Earnings
$16,788 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Western Nevada College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Nevada.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,788 in student loans.After graduating from WNC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,309 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
$50,709 Average Earnings
$20,315 Avg Student Debt

Great Basin College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Nevada list.

Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $20,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Great Basin College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,709 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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