The Best Online Colleges in Nevada

Options for online colleges in Nevada are growing every year.

This makes sense since Nevada has one of the nation’s fastest population growth rates, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Most of Nevada’s three million residents live in Las Vegas, which is home to more than 632,000 people. Other populous areas include Henderson and Reno.

Online colleges in Nevada work well for people who reside in rural areas or working professionals living anywhere in the state. In fact, the top online schools in Nevada are not found in Las Vegas. Great Basin College in Elko, Touro University Nevada in Henderson, and Nevada State College — also in Henderson — made our list for the Best Online Colleges. At these standout colleges, students can earn their associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees entirely online. Touro University Nevada and Nevada State College also offer accelerated and fully online nursing programs.

Nevada residents pay less for in–state tuition. The state’s average college tuition is $5,282 lower than the national average. Overall, the state boasts a relatively low in–state tuition compared to other Western states and the national average. For the 2017–2018 school year, Nevada’s average in–state tuition was $4,688 compared to the national average of $9,970.