Each year, roughly 2.2% of Nevada students graduate with degrees in nursing. In other words, every year an estimated 922 nurses graduate from Nevada's 13 RN to MSN schools.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Nevada with a RN to MSN program is University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which is located in Las Vegas. In 2010, it was ranked 70th nationwide. In 2010, 163 students graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas' RN to MSN program. The tuition rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was $5,808 per year.

The second-ranked school in Nevada with a RN to MSN program is University of Nevada-Reno, which is located in Reno. In 2010, it was ranked 70th nationwide. 122 students graduated with degree in RN to MSN from University of Nevada-Reno in 2010. Tuition at University of Nevada-Reno was $5,561 per year.

The third-ranked school in Nevada with a RN to MSN program is ITT Technical Institute-Henderson, which is located in Henderson. In 2010, it was ranked 79th nationwide. Students at ITT Technical Institute-Henderson paid $18,048 per year in tuition fees.

Cost

If you are hoping to attend one of Nevada's RN to MSN schools, you can expect to pay an average tuition of $5,245 per year, though tuition can range from $18,048 per year to $2,243 per year. In 2010, the following Nevada RN to MSN schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. ITT Technical Institute-Henderson - located in Henderson, students are charged $18,048 per year
2. University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $10,500 per year
3. University of Nevada-Las Vegas - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $5,808 per year

The RN to MSN schools in Nevada that charged the lowest tuition rates were:

1. Western Nevada College - located in Carson City, students are charged $2,243 per year
2. Great Basin College - located in Elko, students are charged $2,243 per year
3. Truckee Meadows Community College - located in Reno, students are charged $2,243 per year

More Information

Take a look at the graphs and charts below for additional Nevada statistics regarding a career in nursing and to compare salaries with a variety of related fields such as nurse assisting or MSN.