Career College of Northern Nevada
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Contact
- 1421 Pullman Dr. Sparks, NV 89434-7905
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Best Online Special Education Programs in Sparks, NV (2026)
Sparks, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering special education programs. Sparks has a population of about 109,106. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $63,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Sparks
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Sparks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sparks 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 Sparks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Milan Institute-Sparks
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,493
Avg net price
$22,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 950 Industrial Way Sparks, NV 89431
- (775) 348-7200
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Council on Occupational EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Sparks
Sparks 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $62,370 | Reno, NV | $61,752 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $63,280 | Reno, NV | $62,653 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $63,030 | Reno, NV | $62,406 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | N/A | NV statewide | – |
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.
Sparks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $86,979 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Sparks-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Reno, NV – 7.4 mi away (427,007 pop)
- Carson City, NV – 29.2 mi away (57,522 pop)
- South Lake Tahoe, CA – 46.1 mi away (29,535 pop)
- Grass Valley, CA – 75.6 mi away (34,508 pop)
- Placerville, CA – 82.2 mi away (30,531 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Sparks, NV?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering special education programs near Sparks. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nevada-Reno (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Sparks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Sparks are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($63,280), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($63,030), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($62,370). 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 Reno instead of Sparks?
Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Sparks an affordable place to study special education?
Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks 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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