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Guide To Nevada Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Nevada that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Nevada cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Nevada colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Nevada's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Nevada have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 19,489 degree programs that were offered by Nevada's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 15% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Nevada
Of the 17 schools in Nevada, 10 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 6,631 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 3,416 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 1,810 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Nevada. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Nevada is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Phoenix-Nevada. In 2020, 47 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
182
Completions By Degree
72
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chamberlain University-Nevada is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Chamberlain University-Nevada. In 2020, 82 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
384
Completions By Degree
82
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wongu University of Oriental Medicine. In 2020, 8 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
8
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The Art Institute of Las Vegas. In 2020, 80 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 28 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
545
Completions By Degree
108
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Roseman University of Health Sciences is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Roseman University of Health Sciences. In 2020, 335 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 28 master's degrees, and 284 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
598
Completions By Degree
647
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
DeVry University-Nevada is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at DeVry University-Nevada. In 2020, 13 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 12 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
54
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas. In 2020, 51 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
597
Completions By Degree
51
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Touro University Nevada is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Touro University Nevada. In 2020, 216 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 58 bachelor's degrees, 212 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
66
Completions By Degree
486
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sierra Nevada University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Sierra Nevada University. In 2020, 165 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 98 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
350
Completions By Degree
263
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Nevada
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Nevada . About 88,540 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 17,746 degrees were completed at public colleges in Nevada. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nevada College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Western Nevada College. In 2020, 641 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 5 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,379
Completions By Degree
646
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In 2020, 4,393 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,108 master's degrees, and 415 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
25,236
Completions By Degree
5,916
Est. Online Degree Availability
15%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Truckee Meadows Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Truckee Meadows Community College. In 2020, 1,501 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 9 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,490
Completions By Degree
1,510
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Great Basin College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Great Basin College. In 2020, 331 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 101 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,322
Completions By Degree
432
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nevada-Reno is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Nevada-Reno. In 2020, 4,061 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 864 master's degrees, and 203 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
16,917
Completions By Degree
5,128
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nevada State College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nevada State College. In 2020, 704 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,106
Completions By Degree
704
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Southern Nevada is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at College of Southern Nevada. In 2020, 3,362 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 48 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
30,090
Completions By Degree
3,410
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Nevada
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Nevada, or which Nevada schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Nevada's 4-year nonprofit schools is $8,907. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Nevada is $16,789, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Nevada
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. 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 in Nevada is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in Nevada here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- College of Southern Nevada
- Great Basin College
- Nevada State College
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
- Sierra Nevada University
- Touro University Nevada
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Western Nevada College
- Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
- Franklin University
- Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
- Chamberlain University-Nevada
- DeVry University-Nevada
- University of Phoenix-Nevada