Colleges in Nevada
38 degree-granting institutions in Nevada (NV). Median net price $22,990. Median graduation rate 61.4%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$22,990
Median grad rate
61.4%
Median admission rate
87%
Median size
422
Most affordable colleges in Nevada
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Nevada
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Nevada with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $18,865 | 85.1% | Not available | 183 | Partial | |
| Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 605 | Partial | |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | $30,921 | 81.8% | 100% | 1,222 | Complete | |
| Avalon Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,571 | 83.9% | Not available | 304 | Partial | |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $26,178 | 80.0% | Not available | 429 | Partial | |
| Carrington College-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $43,570 | 59.2% | Not available | 396 | Partial | |
| Carrington College-Reno Reno, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $51,823 | 41.5% | Not available | 551 | Partial | |
| Casal Institute of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $13,414 | 70.4% | Not available | 271 | Partial | |
| Chamberlain University-Nevada Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | $27,073 | 20.0% | 76% | 652 | Complete | |
| College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $6,615 | 19.1% | Not available | 27,252 | Partial | |
| DeVry University-Nevada Henderson, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 98% | 1 | Partial | |
| Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $31,615 | 73.8% | Not available | 414 | Partial | |
| European Massage Therapy School-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 84 | Partial | |
| Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | $24,190 | Not available | Not available | 293 | Partial | |
| Great Basin College Elko, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $8,471 | 40.9% | Not available | 1,900 | Complete | |
| International Academy of Style Reno, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $19,209 | 92.6% | Not available | 89 | Partial | |
| L Makeup Institute Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $30,655 | 61.4% | Not available | 73 | Partial | |
| Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | $29,880 | Not available | Not available | 536 | Partial | |
| Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $22,990 | 93.2% | Not available | 215 | Partial | |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno Reno, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $20,771 | 72.7% | Not available | 235 | Partial | |
| Milan Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $23,010 | 58.2% | Not available | 331 | Partial | |
| Milan Institute-Sparks Sparks, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $22,923 | 62.3% | Not available | 171 | Partial | |
| Nevada Career Institute Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $41,741 | 54.6% | Not available | 461 | Partial | |
| Nevada State University Henderson, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $14,068 | 33.6% | 87% | 3,762 | Complete | |
| Northwest Career College Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $16,470 | 67.6% | Not available | 2,937 | Partial | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $25,042 | 93.1% | Not available | 204 | Partial | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Reno Reno, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $27,899 | 75.0% | Not available | 161 | Partial | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 2-year | $23,188 | 57.4% | Not available | 678 | Partial | |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV | NV | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 536 | Partial | |
| Sierra Academy of Style Carson City, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $14,560 | 76.2% | Not available | 160 | Partial | |
| Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV | NV | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 0% | 22 | Partial | |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $8,312 | 32.1% | Not available | 7,681 | Partial | |
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private for-profit, <2-year | $31,628 | 52.6% | Not available | 855 | Partial | |
| Unitek College - Reno Reno, NV | NV | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $10,359 | 50.5% | 96% | 24,622 | Complete | |
| University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $15,927 | 61.2% | 74% | 15,599 | Complete | |
| Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | NV | Public, 4-year | $12,732 | 41.0% | Not available | 1,910 | Partial | |
| Wongu University of Oriental Medicine Las Vegas, NV | NV | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Nevada?
Nevada has 38 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Nevada?
The median net price across Nevada colleges is $22,990 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Nevada colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (93.2%), Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas (93.1%), International Academy of Style (92.6%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.