Best Online Nursing Programs in North Las Vegas, NV (2026)

North Las Vegas, Nevada has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs. North Las Vegas has a population of about 270,773. Median household income is $76,772 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% 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 North Las Vegas

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near North Las Vegas, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Las Vegas College

Las Vegas, NV 10.8 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,398
Avg net price $29,880/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 12.1 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 46.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,087
Avg net price $6,615/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 12.8 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 61.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,037
Avg net price $10,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Great Basin College

Elko, NV 316.8 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,289
Avg net price $8,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV 325.6 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,987
Avg net price $12,732/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV 341.6 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 67.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,614
Avg net price $15,927/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 342.4 miles from North Las Vegas BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,573
Avg net price $8,312/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near North Las Vegas

North 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$103,940Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$103,733
Licensed Practical Nurse$75,920Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$75,768
Nurse AnesthetistN/ANV statewide
Nurse MidwifeN/ANV statewide
Nurse Practitioner$144,060Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$143,772
Nursing Assistant$45,350Las 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.


North Las Vegas at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population270,773Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,772Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%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 County35,853 workers, 426 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near North Las Vegas, NV?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near North Las Vegas are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near North Las Vegas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near North 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 Las Vegas instead of North Las Vegas?

Las Vegas, NV is 10.3 miles from North 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 North Las Vegas an affordable place to study nursing?

North Las Vegas’s median household income of $76,772 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North 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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Other Programs Available in North Las Vegas

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Las Vegas:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.