Best colleges in Nevada
Strike Gold in the Silver State
Entertainment capital, U.S.A.
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”Best Four Year Universities in Nevada
University of Nevada-Reno offers 202 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 4,823 students graduated with students earning 3,708 Bachelor's degrees, 864 Master's degrees, 203 Doctoral degrees, and 48 Certificates.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers 330 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 5,861 students graduated with students earning 4,295 Bachelor's degrees, 1,082 Master's degrees, 415 Doctoral degrees, and 69 Certificates.
Sierra Nevada University offers 24 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2020, 225 students graduated with students earning 138 Master's degrees, and 87 Bachelor's degrees.
DeVry University-Nevada offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 25 students graduated with students earning 12 Bachelor's degrees, 12 Master's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.
Nevada State College offers 30 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 686 students graduated with students earning 686 Bachelor's degrees.
Great Basin College offers 109 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 589 students graduated with students earning 322 Associate's degrees, 166 Certificates, and 101 Bachelor's degrees.
Chamberlain University-Nevada offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 82 students graduated with students earning 82 Bachelor's degrees.
Touro University Nevada offers 19 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 491 students graduated with students earning 216 Doctoral degrees, 212 Master's degrees, 58 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Roseman University of Health Sciences offers 5 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 657 students graduated with students earning 335 Bachelor's degrees, 284 Doctoral degrees, 28 Master's degrees, and 10 Certificates.
College of Southern Nevada offers 221 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 3,443 students graduated with students earning 3,262 Associate's degrees, 133 Certificates, and 48 Bachelor's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Nevada
Las Vegas College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2020, 20 students graduated with students earning 20 Associate's degrees.
Northwest Career College offers 11 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2020, 659 students graduated with students earning 622 Certificates, and 37 Associate's degrees.
Carrington College-Reno offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2020, 190 students graduated with students earning 122 Associate's degrees, and 68 Certificates.
Carrington College-Las Vegas offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2020, 147 students graduated with students earning 94 Certificates, and 53 Associate's degrees.
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2020, 410 students graduated with students earning 266 Certificates, and 144 Associate's degrees.
Career College of Northern Nevada offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2020, 169 students graduated with students earning 97 Associate's degrees, and 72 Certificates.
Truckee Meadows Community College offers 171 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 1,434 students graduated with students earning 1,258 Associate's degrees, 167 Certificates, and 9 Bachelor's degrees.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | 25 : 1 | 20,722 | |
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 30 : 1 | 31,142 | |
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Las Vegas College Henderson, NV | 23 : 1 | 399 | |
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 292 | ||
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Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV | 40 : 1 | 1,723 | |