Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office
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- 2601 Enterprise Rd Reno, NV 89512
- (775) 784-4901
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Best Online Homeland Security Programs in Reno, NV (2026)
Reno, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering homeland security programs. Reno has a population of about 268,959. Median household income is $78,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning homeland security-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $107,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Homeland Security Schools to Reno
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer homeland security programs near Reno, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Reno city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Reno. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Nevada-Reno
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,614
Avg net price
$15,927/yr
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- 1664 North Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557
- (775) 784-1110
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Truckee Meadows Community College
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,573
Avg net price
$8,312/yr
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- 7000 Dandini Blvd Reno, NV 89512-3999
- (775) 673-7000
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Paul Mitchell the School-Reno
Graduation rate
76%
Avg net price
$27,899/yr
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- 1600 Holcomb Avenue Reno, NV 89502
- (775) 284-2901
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
International Academy of Style
Graduation rate
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,709
Avg net price
$19,209/yr
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- 2295 Market st Reno, NV 89502-1559
- (775) 823-9003
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$22,378
Avg net price
$20,771/yr
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- 4020 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV 89502
- (775) 784-7171
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and SciencesIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Unitek College - Reno
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- 5250 South Virginia Street Suite 100 Reno, NV 89502-6057
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Carrington College-Reno
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,731
Avg net price
$51,823/yr
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- 5580 Kietzke Ln. Reno, NV 89511
- (775) 335-2900
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 2
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada homeland security page.
Homeland Security Wages Near Reno
Reno is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Management Director | $105,570 | NV statewide | $104,525 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $107,470 | Reno, NV | $106,406 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $92,130 | Reno, NV | $91,218 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $61,340 | Reno, NV | $60,733 |
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.
Reno at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 268,959 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,448 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Reno-Area Cities With Homeland Security Programs
- Sparks, NV – 7.4 mi away (98,345 pop)
- Carson City, NV – 28.0 mi away (57,522 pop)
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 42.7 mi away (29,535 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 68.2 mi away (34,508 pop)
- Placerville, CA – 76.0 mi away (30,531 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited homeland security schools are near Reno, NV?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering homeland security programs near Reno. The closest is Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Truckee Meadows Community College (3.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying homeland security roles near Reno?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying homeland security-related roles near Reno are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($107,470), Emergency Management Director ($105,570), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($92,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Sparks instead of Reno?
Sparks, NV is 7.4 miles from Reno and has its own set of local homeland security programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Reno an affordable place to study homeland security?
Reno’s median household income of $78,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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: July 30, 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.
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