Guide to Nevada Colleges & Universities
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Nevada's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Nevada have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 20,532 that were offered by Nevada's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 11% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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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 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Nevada
There are at least 10 schools offering degrees in Nevada, and 10 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 7,562 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 3,583 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 1,986 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
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 institutionally 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 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Roseman University of Health Sciences is an institutionally 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 Roseman University of Health Sciences. In 2022, 298 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 291 bachelor's degrees, 66 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
559
Completions By Degree
655
Est. Online Degree Availability
4%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Las Vegas College is an institutionally 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. Associate degrees are the most popular at Las Vegas College. In 2022, 87 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
632
Completions By Degree
87
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Nevada is an institutionally 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 2022, 28 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
78
Completions By Degree
32
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Touro University Nevada is an institutionally 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 2022, 255 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 52 bachelor's degrees, 183 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
55
Completions By Degree
490
Est. Online Degree Availability
29%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sierra Nevada University is a non-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 2022, 119 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 85 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
276
Completions By Degree
204
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas is an institutionally 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 2022, 108 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
946
Completions By Degree
108
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
DeVry University-Nevada is an institutionally 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 DeVry University-Nevada. In 2022, 8 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
29
Completions By Degree
11
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wongu University of Oriental Medicine is an institutionally 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 2022, 6 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
6
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chamberlain University-Nevada is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-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 2022, 170 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
543
Completions By Degree
170
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Nevada
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Nevada. About 83,306 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 18,769 degrees were completed at public colleges in Nevada. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Nevada College is an institutionally 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 Western Nevada College. In 2022, 553 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 21 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,010
Completions By Degree
574
Est. Online Degree Availability
97%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Truckee Meadows Community College is an institutionally 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 Truckee Meadows Community College. In 2022, 1,405 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 30 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,307
Completions By Degree
1,435
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Great Basin College is an institutionally 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 Great Basin College. In 2022, 332 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 107 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,953
Completions By Degree
439
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nevada State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nevada State College. In 2022, 845 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 31 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,110
Completions By Degree
876
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of Southern Nevada is an institutionally 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 2022, 3,788 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 177 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
27,817
Completions By Degree
3,965
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nevada-Reno is an institutionally 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 2022, 4,024 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 970 master's degrees, and 229 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
16,274
Completions By Degree
5,223
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is an institutionally 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 2022, 4,758 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,005 master's degrees, and 494 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
24,835
Completions By Degree
6,257
Est. Online Degree Availability
17%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Nevada
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Nevada? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Nevada's 4-year nonprofit schools is $9,179. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Nevada is $18,490, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Nevada
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a 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.
- Franklin University
- Nevada State College
- Wongu University of Oriental Medicine
- Roseman University of Health Sciences
- College of Southern Nevada
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Great Basin College
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Western Nevada College
- Touro University Nevada
- DeVry University-Nevada
- University of Phoenix-Nevada
- Chamberlain University-Nevada
- Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
- Las Vegas College
Nevada Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Nevada? What's the Nevada job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 2,027,727 jobs in Nevada. From 2021-2022, job growth in Nevada was above the national average, at 6.7%. There were 293,284 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Nevada do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $19.93.