State Rankings
Best Colleges in Nevada
Top colleges in Nevada ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes, updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 9
Avg grad earnings: $61,969
Public / Private: 7 / 2
Top Colleges in Nevada
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| State # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno#397 national | $60,614 |
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas#771 national | $55,037 |
| 3 | Nevada State University Henderson#1506 national | $53,166 |
| 4 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno#1774 national | $44,573 |
| 5 | Great Basin College Elko#1849 national | $39,289 |
| 6 | Western Nevada College Carson City#2074 national | $41,987 |
| 7 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas#2295 national | $38,087 |
| 8 | Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson | $120,163 |
| 9 | Touro University Nevada Henderson | $104,805 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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