College of Southern Nevada
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
Las Vegas, Nevada has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Las Vegas has a population of about 650,873. Median household income is $70,723 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $144,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Las Vegas
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Las Vegas. Distances are calculated from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Las Vegas College
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Online programsYes
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Online programsYes
Mohave Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Las Vegas
Las Vegas is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $103,733 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $75,768 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | NV statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | NV statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $143,772 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $45,259 |
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.
Las Vegas at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 650,873 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,723 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Clark County | 35,853 workers, 426 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Las Vegas-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- North Las Vegas, NV – 10.3 mi away (238,702 pop)
- Henderson, NV – 19.4 mi away (292,969 pop)
- Bullhead City, AZ – 86.4 mi away (49,184 pop)
- Kingman, AZ – 98.8 mi away (43,548 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Las Vegas, NV?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Las Vegas. The closest is College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mohave Community College (95.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Las Vegas?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Las Vegas are: Nurse Practitioner ($144,060), Registered Nurse ($103,940), Licensed Practical Nurse ($75,920). 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 North Las Vegas instead of Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas, NV is 10.3 miles from Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas an affordable place to study nursing?
Las Vegas’s median household income of $70,723 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Las Vegas 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: 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.