In the southwestern state of Nevada, hospitality and entertainment reign supreme. Home to sequin-studded Las Vegas and casino-charged Reno, Nevada is nestled in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert. Nevada has 12 public and private colleges and universities and almost 15 for-profit institutions in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Paradise, and more.* Interested in hospitality & tourism, legal services, or nursing? Much of the state’s economy is linked to tourism and entertainment, which makes sense in a state that has 15 of the 25 world’s largest hotel rooms and countless casinos, shopping centers, event venues, and restaurants. Billions of dollars pour into the state through tourism and gaming each year, so business degree holders will always be highly sought after.
Now we know if you’re anywhere near Vegas, you’re going to have trouble focusing on studies. But if you’re anywhere outside Sin City, you’ll have different kinds of distractions. Nevada has gorgeous desert landscapes for photography junkies and plenty of opportunities to lounge poolside. Lake Mead, the Colorado River and Lake Tahoe (among others) offer watersports and scenic views, while Nevada’s 172 mountain summits of at least 2,000 feet make it the most mountainous state in the country by measure.* Whether you hit the slopes or hit the casinos, it’s easy to strike gold in Nevada.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, “List of colleges and universities in Nevada”University of Nevada-Reno offers 240 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers 307 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
Nevada State University offers 34 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a outlying rural area.
Chamberlain University-Nevada offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
DeVry University-Nevada offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Great Basin College offers 154 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town.
Western Nevada College offers 94 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city.
Truckee Meadows Community College offers 158 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Touro University Nevada offers 21 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Northwest Career College offers 14 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Carrington College-Las Vegas offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Nevada Career Institute offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Carrington College-Reno offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | 29 : 1 | 23,024 | |
|
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 429 | ||
|
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 42 : 1 | 1,222 | |
|
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 29 : 1 | 32,911 | |
|
Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV | 55 : 1 | 2,937 | |