Best Colleges in Nevada by ROI
Trying to find the best value in Nevada? We ranked all 5 colleges we track here on what graduates actually earn versus what families actually pay, using U.S. Department of Education data. University of Nevada-Reno comes out on top at 75/100 - here's how every school compares.
We scored all 5 Nevada colleges in our dataset from 0 to 100 on one thing: financial return. The state averages 62/100, on an average net price of $19,670 a year after grants and scholarships. The school that does best by your money is University of Nevada-Reno at 75/100.
Graduates of Chamberlain University-Nevada earn the most ten years out of any school in the state, a median $92,405. The lightest price tag belongs to University of Nevada-Las Vegas at $10,359 a year. The list below ranks every Nevada college we scored by ROI, so you can weigh what you'd pay against what you'd likely earn.
Top 5 Nevada Colleges by ROI Score
- 1University of Nevada-RenoReno, NV · PublicNet price$15,927/yrMedian earnings$60,61475ROI
- 2Chamberlain University-NevadaLas Vegas, NV · Private For-ProfitNet price$27,073/yrMedian earnings$92,40574ROI
- 3University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · PublicNet price$10,359/yrMedian earnings$55,03767ROI
- 4Nevada State UniversityHenderson, NV · PublicNet price$14,068/yrMedian earnings$53,16658ROI
- 5Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Private For-ProfitNet price$30,921/yrMedian earnings$34,65735ROI
Nevada College ROI: Common Questions
What is the best-value college in Nevada?
University of Nevada-Reno has the highest ROI score in Nevada at 75/100, while the lowest net price among Nevada schools we track is $10,359/year at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Rankings are based on net price and median graduate earnings from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
How much does college cost in Nevada?
The average net price across the 5 Nevada colleges in our dataset is $19,670 per year, after grants and scholarships are applied. Actual cost varies widely by family income and institution.
Which Nevada college has the highest graduate earnings?
Chamberlain University-Nevada reports the highest median earnings among Nevada schools we scored, at $92,405 ten years after enrollment. Higher earnings do not always mean better ROI, since cost matters just as much.
How many colleges in Nevada did CampusROI analyze?
We scored 5 colleges in Nevada on return on investment. Of those, 3 earn an ROI score of 60 or higher. See our methodology for how each score is calculated.
All Nevada Schools by ROI Score
5 schools
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
Chamberlain University-Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV
Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release