Nevada Colleges & Universities


Once known only for its casinos and Las Vegas strip, Nevada has blossomed into a diverse state that supports flourishing medical, information technology and construction industries. Nevada colleges are your key to an exciting job in these growing fields.

Nevada Universities: Quality Education for Your New Career
From its origins as a gold rush state in the mid-19th century to its current glitzy Las Vegas strip, Nevada has long been known as a state where new opportunities are waiting around every corner. As one of the fastest growing states in the union, schools in Nevada are busy preparing students to fill jobs in many of the region's growth industries.

Nevada Colleges and Growth Industries
It comes as no surprise that tourism and gaming remain Nevada's top industries. Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage are both Fortune 500 companies based in Nevada. However, universities in Nevada also provide educational services for other employment sectors. The following occupations and industries are projected to see the greatest growth in the next 10 years:
  •   Information technology
  •   Personal care
  •   Engineers
  •   Physician and medical assistants
  •   Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
  •   Construction trades
  •   Massage therapists

Nevada Schools Prepare You for High Paying Jobs
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income in Nevada was 15th in the nation at $54,700. The major metropolitan areas in Nevada are:
  •   Carson City
  •   Las Vegas
  •   Reno

Of these, Reno has the highest median income. However, rural Elko County is the county with the highest median income in the state.

The highest paying occupations include those in the medical field. Other high paying jobs are computer specialists and financial managers.

Colleges in Nevada: The Right Choice
Whether you are interested in building upon your existing skills or looking to start a new career, Nevada schools offer a wide range of educational opportunities. Using state-of-the-art technology, you can be trained to fill one of the many positions expected to be available in the next 10 years.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Henderson

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Reno

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Henderson

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Henderson

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • International Academy of Design and Technology

     Campus Locations: Henderson

    Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Henderson

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • Career College of Northern Nevada

     Campus Locations: Reno

    The career training programs at CCNN were designed with the prospective employer in mind. They offer hands-on training that teaches the skills that will get you the job.

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  • Morrison University

     Campus Locations: Reno

    Earn your degree fast, with convenient, flexible schedules at Morrison University. Our courses are geared towards working professionals. Launch or advance your career today.

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