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Best Online Biology Programs in Carson City, NV (2026)
Carson City, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $13,901 per year for indexed programs. Carson City has a population of about 57,522. In Nevada, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $98,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Carson City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Carson City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carson City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada biology page.
Biology Wages Near Carson City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $98,560 |
| Biological Technician | $51,680 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $75,180 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $71,450 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Carson City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Carson City-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 19.3 mi away (29,535 pop)
- Reno, NV – 28.0 mi away (427,007 pop)
- Sparks, NV – 29.2 mi away (98,345 pop)
- Placerville, CA – 63.5 mi away (30,531 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 70.2 mi away (34,508 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Carson City, NV?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Carson City. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (84.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Nevada?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Nevada are: Medical Scientist ($98,560), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($75,180), Soil and Plant Scientist ($71,450). Wages for Carson City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in South Lake Tahoe instead of Carson City?
South Lake Tahoe, CA is 19.3 miles from Carson City and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.