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Education Schools in Nevada

702 students earned Education degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Nevada

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 636
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.7%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Nevada

There are 51,790 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Nevada

Education grads earn an average of $59,480 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

461 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $42,832.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 98% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UNR grads earn an average salary of $44,263.

#3

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,280 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

In their early career, Touro University Nevada grads earn an average salary of $76,913. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

Education Careers in NV

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Business Professors 35% $62,590
Environmental Science Professors 33% $78,640
Education Administrators 30% $86,190
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 30% $41,290
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 28% $42,770
Mathematical Science Professors 26% $64,420
Education, Training, and Library Workers 25% $52,640
Sociology Professors 25% $51,800
Biological Science Professors 25% $69,590
Postsecondary Education Administrators 25% $98,630
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 25% $56,880
Coaches and Scouts 24% $27,870
Teachers 23% $0
Education Professors 23% $49,150
Social Scientists 23% $79,030
Chemistry Professors 22% $72,330
Instructional Coordinators 22% $62,490
English Language and Literature Professors 22% $55,770
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 22% $93,040
Teacher Assistants 22% $29,810
Elementary School Teachers 21% $56,830
Computer Science Professors 21% $65,060
Middle School Teachers 21% $58,380
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 21% $50,280
Kindergarten Teachers 21% $55,730
Geography Professors 20% $82,320
Technical Education High School Teachers 20% $59,490
Special Education Professors 20% $59,050
Librarians 20% $69,350
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $0
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $51,410
Preschool Teachers 16% $24,760
Economics Professors 14% $75,110
Vocational Education Professors 14% $39,410
Preschool Education Administrators 13% $47,620

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Psychology 88
Social Sciences 63
Communication & Journalism 30
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 10
History 10
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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