2023 best colleges in Nevada

While Nevada offers far fewer higher education options than surrounding states, it provides quality academic programs for residents and out-of-state students alike. Home to one of the top hotel administration programs globally, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas provides competitive internship opportunities to students due to its excellent location in the Entertainment Capital of the World. At the University of Nevada, Reno, the state’s flagship university, students rally to support the NCAA Division I sports teams. The Desert Research Institute, the sister property of UN Reno, offers unique research opportunities in areas such as astrobiology and weather modification.

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#1 in Nevada | #77 in Political Science nationally
Economic score: 3.01

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $10,993

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.1 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $44,298

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $900

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 83%
Graduation rate: 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Nevada | #194 in Political Science nationally
Economic score: 4.55

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,930

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.4 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $42,331

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $1,061

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 88%
Graduation rate: 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in Nevada?

Years

3.9 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in Nevada is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3.9 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in poli sci/government earn in Nevada?

Salary

$43,407

The median bachelor's degree in poli sci/government graduate earns $43,407 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government cost in Nevada?

Net cost

$12,928

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government is $12,928. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.