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 224 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,870 students graduated with students earning 3,622 Bachelor's degrees, 970 Master's degrees, 229 Doctoral degrees, and 49 Certificates.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers 461 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 6,268 students graduated with students earning 4,690 Bachelor's degrees, 1,005 Master's degrees, 494 Doctoral degrees, and 79 Certificates.
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas offers 1 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 108 students graduated with students earning 108 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 2022, 170 students graduated with students earning 170 Bachelor's degrees.
Nevada State College offers 34 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 862 students graduated with students earning 831 Bachelor's degrees, and 31 Master'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 2022, 11 students graduated with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees, 2 Associate's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.
Great Basin College offers 146 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 609 students graduated with students earning 324 Associate's degrees, 178 Certificates, and 107 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Phoenix-Nevada offers 19 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 32 students graduated with students earning 28 Bachelor's degrees, and 4 Master's degrees.
Western Nevada College offers 76 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 589 students graduated with students earning 539 Associate's degrees, 29 Certificates, and 21 Bachelor's degrees.
College of Southern Nevada offers 228 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,054 students graduated with students earning 3,732 Associate's degrees, 177 Bachelor's degrees, and 145 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Nevada
Northwest Career College offers 15 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 1,037 students graduated with students earning 986 Certificates, and 51 Associate's degrees.
Carrington College-Las Vegas offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 186 students graduated with students earning 105 Certificates, and 81 Associate's degrees.
Nevada Career Institute offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 215 students graduated with students earning 205 Certificates, and 10 Associate's degrees.
Carrington College-Reno offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 189 students graduated with students earning 126 Associate's degrees, and 63 Certificates.
Career College of Northern Nevada offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 212 students graduated with students earning 111 Certificates, and 101 Associate's degrees.
Las Vegas College offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 103 students graduated with students earning 87 Associate's degrees, and 16 Certificates.
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 2022, 370 students graduated with students earning 217 Certificates, and 153 Associate's degrees.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | 26 : 1 | 20,945 | |
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 28 : 1 | 30,660 | |
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | 294 | ||
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Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV | 38 : 1 | 1,962 | |
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International Academy of Style Reno, NV | 41 | ||