Nursing Schools in Nevada (2026)
12 accredited nursing programs found
Nevada has 12 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 7 public and 5 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $7,152 — among the lowest of any state — with public schools averaging $5,648 and private schools averaging $17,684. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $3,920 to $8,994. The cheapest tracked program is Truckee Meadows Community College at $3,144 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is the College of Southern Nevada at approximately 27,790.
Across Nevada programs the average graduation rate is 47.2 percent and the average retention rate is 74.6 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $43,280 and median federal debt at graduation averages $13,335 — among the lower in this group. The state's healthcare employer base is dominated by Renown Health, University Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital, and Dignity Health, with most major employment concentrated in the Las Vegas and Reno metros.
Registered Nurse Market in Nevada
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Nevada
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Nevada average of $7,152.
Matches the Nevada average of 47.2%.
Matches the Nevada median of $43,280.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $5,648 |
| Lowest Tuition | $3,144 |
| Highest Tuition | $17,684 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $17,684 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 47.2% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $48,586 |
| Avg Student Debt | $13,335 |
| Total Enrollment | 86,184 |
All Nursing Schools in Nevada
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas | Public | $4,110 | 27,790 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Public | $9,142 | 24,131 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | Public | $8,994 | 15,723 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno | Public | $3,144 | 6,752 |
| Nevada State University | Henderson | Public | $6,368 | 3,791 |
| Northwest Career College | Las Vegas | For-Profit | N/A | 2,222 |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Public | $3,920 | 1,967 |
| Great Basin College | Elko | Public | $3,855 | 1,855 |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Henderson | Private | N/A | 554 |
| Las Vegas College | Las Vegas | For-Profit | $17,684 | 545 |
| Advanced Training Institute | Las Vegas | For-Profit | N/A | 545 |
| Casal Institute of Nevada | Las Vegas | For-Profit | N/A | 309 |
Nursing Schools by City in Nevada
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Nevada Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Nevada shows an RN median annual wage of $94,970 and a mean of $97,110. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $68,880 to $125,200. Statewide RN employment is approximately 25,200 and the projected growth rate is 9 percent — among the highest in the country.
Median program debt of $13,335 against a $94,970 RN median wage produces an exceptionally favorable payback profile: low debt combined with above-national-median wages and strong projected growth. The 9 percent growth rate reflects rapid population expansion in southern Nevada. The 90th-percentile figure of $125,200 reflects what experienced Las Vegas-area specialty nurses reach. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, which materially shifts the after-tax comparison against neighboring California and Utah, even when headline wages are roughly comparable.