2026 Best Doctoral Degrees in Nevada
Are you in Nevada looking for a school where you can earn a doctoral degree? Start your search here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering doctoral programs in Nevada.
Get detailed information about colleges and universities in Nevada with graduate programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end,
you'll have an understanding of which school may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Nevada's Doctoral Schools by the Numbers
Doctoral degree completions at institutions in Nevada have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2024,
students completed 1,313 doctorates that were offered by Nevada's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 17% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Doctoral Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2024
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
20:1118
21:1207
22:1276
23:1279
24:1313
Estimate derived from 2024 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top College Offering Doctoral Degrees in Nevada
Franklin University's 100% online doctoral programs are a top-choice for ambitious adults driven to do more. The transfer-friendly programs feature a No-Fear Dissertation®,
and can be completed in as few as three years. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin is nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440).
Doctoral Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Doctorates in Nevada
There are at least 3 schools offering doctoral degrees in Nevada, and 3
are private colleges or universities where about 5,684 graduate students were enrolled.
In 2024, a total of 557 doctoral degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities serving Nevada.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,060
Accredited
Yes
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Nevada. Most of the students are
adults and all programs completed were offered
online. In 2024, 65 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services43
Health Professions and Related Programs19
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$50,630
Accredited
Yes
Touro University Nevada is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Nevada. Most of the students are
adults and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2024, 247 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
9%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Health Professions and Related Programs247
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$27,900
Accredited
Yes
Roseman University of Health Sciences is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school that offers doctoral degree programs in Nevada. Most of the students are
a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered
online. In 2024, 245 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Health Professions and Related Programs245
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Doctoral Degrees in Nevada
According to 2023 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there are 2
public colleges located in Nevada offering doctorates. About 39,854 students
were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 821 doctoral degrees were completed at public colleges in Nevada.
Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$6,977
Accredited
Yes
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in Nevada. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2024, 566 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
12%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies6
Public Administration and Social Service Professions12
English Language and Literature/Letters4
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services4
Visual and Performing Arts11
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8
Mathematics and Statistics5
Health Professions and Related Programs254
Legal Professions and Studies176
University of Nevada-Reno
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$6,584
Accredited
Yes
University of Nevada-Reno is an institutionally accredited
public school that offers doctoral degree programs in Nevada. Most of the students are
of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered
online. In 2024, 255 doctoral degrees were completed.
Doctoral Degree Completions for 2024
Source: Lightcast™ 2024
Est. Online Doctoral Degree Availability
15%
Source: Lightcast™ 2024 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Doctoral Completions by Program Area
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services3
Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related Fields2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Natural Resources and Conservation4
English Language and Literature/Letters2
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services11
Visual and Performing Arts3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences30
Mathematics and Statistics3
Health Professions and Related Programs108
Affordable Doctoral Degrees in Nevada
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a doctoral degree in Nevada? According to graduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at Nevada
nonprofit schools is $30,197. The average tuition at similar for-profit
schools in Nevada is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Offering Doctorates in Nevada
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a doctoral degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Nevada is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Nevada here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Doctoral Schools Serving Nevada
- Franklin University
- Touro University Nevada
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
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