Best Online Nursing Programs in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

South Lake Tahoe, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. South Lake Tahoe has a population of about 21,319. Median household income is $73,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $292,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to South Lake Tahoe

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near South Lake Tahoe. Distances are calculated from South Lake Tahoe city center.

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 South Lake Tahoe. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV 19.9 miles from South Lake Tahoe BOC Score56.1
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#2

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 42.3 miles from South Lake Tahoe BOC Score67.3
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#3

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 44.8 miles from South Lake Tahoe BOC Score63.0
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#4

American River College

Sacramento, CA 76.2 miles from South Lake Tahoe BOC Score51.5
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#5

Carrington College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 79.4 miles from South Lake Tahoe BOC Score50.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$171,460Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$160,694
Licensed Practical Nurse$81,570Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$76,448
Nurse Anesthetist$292,410CA statewide$274,049
Nurse Midwife$191,220Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$179,213
Nurse Practitioner$172,010Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$161,209
Nursing Assistant$47,510Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$44,527

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.

South Lake Tahoe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near South Lake Tahoe. The closest is Western Nevada College in Carson City, NV (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Sacramento (79.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near South Lake Tahoe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near South Lake Tahoe are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Midwife ($191,220), Nurse Practitioner ($172,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Carson City instead of South Lake Tahoe?

Carson City, NV is 19.3 miles from South Lake Tahoe and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is South Lake Tahoe an affordable place to study nursing?

South Lake Tahoe’s median household income of $73,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Lake Tahoe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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Other Programs Available in South Lake Tahoe

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Data verified: June 11, 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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