Nursing at University of Nevada-Reno
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 265 nursing degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #147 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #929 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #147 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #929 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,956 |
| 2 years | $72,746 |
| 3 years | $78,177 |
| 4 years | $85,310 |
| 5 years | $100,492 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $85,310, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $20,813.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 84% women (222) and 16% men (43).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 193 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 81% were women (157) and 19% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 22 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 37 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 84% were women (31) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno
This Nursing program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 193 |
| Nursing Administration | 22 |
| School Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 39 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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