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2026 Best Nursing Schools in Nevada

Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Nevada? This list ranks 41 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Nursing Degree Search reviewed 33 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Nevada

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Our analysis found University Of Nevada Las Vegas to be the best Nursing school in Nevada. This public school is set in Las Vegas, NV. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,181 to complete their Nursing program here. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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University Of Nevada Reno came in at #2 on this year's Nursing ranking in Nevada. Set in Reno, NV, University Of Nevada Reno is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $19,918. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Reno

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#3

College Of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

You'll be in good company at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Las Vegas, NV. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. The median Nursing program debt is $9,980. More on College Of Southern Nevada

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The strong Nursing programs at Truckee Meadows Community College earned it the #4 place in Nevada. This public school is set in Reno, NV. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, with out-of-state students paying around $12,018. Typical Nursing student debt is $12,290. Get the full Truckee Meadows Community College report

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Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV

Western Nevada College came in at #5 on this year's Nursing ranking in Nevada. Western Nevada College is a public school based in Carson City, NV. Students from in state pay about $4,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,834 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete their Nursing program here. Read the full report on Western Nevada College

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Great Basin College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Elko, NV, Great Basin College is a public institution. Great Basin College posts a six-year graduation rate of 14%. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,923, compared with $11,996 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $17,128. Read the full report on Great Basin College

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Roseman University Of Health Sciences came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Roseman University Of Health Sciences

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Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas report

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Wongu University Of Oriental Medicine landed the #9 spot in Nevada this year. Get the full Wongu University Of Oriental Medicine report

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Euphoria Institute Of Beauty Arts And Sciences Summerlin placed #10 among Nursing schools in Nevada. See the full Euphoria Institute Of Beauty Arts And Sciences Summerlin profile

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Galen Health Institutes Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Galen Health Institutes Las Vegas profile

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Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Las Vegas landed the #12 spot in Nevada this year. More on Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Las Vegas

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Nevada System Of Higher Education System Office ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Nevada System Of Higher Education System Office

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Carrington College Las Vegas placed #14 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Get the full Carrington College Las Vegas report

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Carrington College Reno came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Carrington College Reno

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Milan Institute Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on Milan Institute Las Vegas

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Nevada State College did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Nevada State College profile

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Chamberlain University Nevada did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on Chamberlain University Nevada

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Devry University Nevada did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Devry University Nevada report

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Unitek College Reno ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on Unitek College Reno

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University Of Phoenix Nevada ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. More on University Of Phoenix Nevada

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Casal Institute Of Nevada landed the #22 spot in Nevada this year. Get the full Casal Institute Of Nevada report

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Touro University Nevada placed #23 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Get the full Touro University Nevada report

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Academy Of Hair Design Las Vegas landed the #24 spot in Nevada this year. More on Academy Of Hair Design Las Vegas

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Everest College Henderson placed #25 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Get the full Everest College Henderson report

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Rest of the Top 15% Best Nursing Degree Schools in Nevada

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European Massage Therapy School Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #26 position. More on European Massage Therapy School Las Vegas

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International Academy Of Style ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read the full report on International Academy Of Style

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Nevada Career Institute did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Nevada Career Institute

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Paul Mitchell The School Las Vegas placed #29 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Las Vegas report

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United Education Institute Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on United Education Institute Las Vegas

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Career College Of Northern Nevada did well this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Career College Of Northern Nevada profile

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L Makeup Institute landed the #32 spot in Nevada this year. Read more about L Makeup Institute

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Milan Institute Sparks did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Milan Institute Sparks profile

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Avalon Institute Las Vegas landed the #34 spot in Nevada this year. More on Avalon Institute Las Vegas

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Advanced Training Institute did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Advanced Training Institute

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Sierra Academy Of Style did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Sierra Academy Of Style profile

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Arizona College Las Vegas ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about Arizona College Las Vegas

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Paul Mitchell The School Reno ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Reno report

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Milan Institute Of Cosmetology Reno placed #39 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Read more about Milan Institute Of Cosmetology Reno

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Northwest Career College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full Northwest Career College report

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Medspa Academies National Institute Of Modern Aesthetics placed #41 among Nursing schools in Nevada. Read more about Medspa Academies National Institute Of Modern Aesthetics

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 33 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 41 ranked schools only.

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