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Colleges and Universities in Nevada
21 degree-granting colleges and universities in Nevada that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges21
- Public813 private
- Four-year165 two-year
- Online programs11Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Nevada: Nursing (14), Business Administration (9), Criminal Justice (8), Medical Assisting (7), Health Information Management (7), Accounting (7).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Carrington College-Reno | Reno | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Chamberlain University-Nevada | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| DeVry University-Nevada | Henderson | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Great Basin College | Elko | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Las Vegas College | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Nevada Career Institute | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Nevada State University | Henderson | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office | Reno | Public | Four-year | No |
| Northwest Career College | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Henderson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Touro University Nevada | Henderson | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Western Nevada College | Carson City | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Wongu University of Oriental Medicine | Las Vegas | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Nevada: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Nevada?
Nevada has 21 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Nevada?
8 public, 3 private nonprofit and 10 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Nevada?
5 two-year colleges.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Nevada?
16 four-year colleges and universities, and 8 schools in Nevada offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Nevada offer online programs?
11 colleges in Nevada reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Nevada have the most colleges?
Las Vegas (11), Reno (4), Henderson (4), Elko (1), and Carson City (1).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Nevada?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Nevada are Nursing (14 schools), Business Administration (9 schools), Criminal Justice (8 schools), Medical Assisting (7 schools), Health Information Management (7 schools), and Accounting (7 schools).
How do I find a college in Nevada that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Nevada and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Nevada colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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