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Nursing Schools in Nevada

211 students earned Nursing degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 111
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 79
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Nevada

26,110 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $112,540, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,913 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,832 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

Nursing Careers in NV

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 40% $72,100
Nurse Practitioners 39% $112,090
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310
Registered Nurses 27% $85,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Dentistry 169
Public Health 114
Rehabilitation Professions 108
Allied Health Professions 92
Health Sciences & Services 43
Mental & Social Health Services 32

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