Nevada Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
Nevada requires future teachers to complete a state-approved educator preparation program at an accredited institution before they can become licensed. This guide is designed to help you evaluate your options for teaching degrees and programs in Nevada. Below, you’ll find an at-a-glance comparison table of approved programs along with carefully selected lists of highly rated and affordable education schools to support your search.
Table of Contents
- NV Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 4 Affordable NV Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Nevada Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- US News Best Graduate Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Nevada Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares six Nevada teacher preparation programs across key factors. All listed institutions are not-for-profit and approved by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Nevada traditional certification guide and our Nevada alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment 2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin College | No | 41 | 18 | 94% | 42 | 6 | 92% | $9,079 |
| Nevada State University | No | 399 | 111 | 80% | — | — | — | $14,360 |
| Touro University Nevada | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | $9,900 |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | No | 1437 | 441 | 67% | 313 | 156 | 89% | $11,834 |
| University of Nevada, Reno | Yes | 269 | 204 | 89% | 59 | 14 | 92% | $16,359 |
| Western Governors University Nevada | No | 79 | 79 | 98% | — | — | — | $7,290 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Nevada
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These four most affordable schools have a net price under $12,000.
- Western Governors University Nevada ($7,290)
- Great Basin College ($9,079)
- Touro University Nevada ($9,900)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas ($11,834)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Nevada
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Nevada
Our list of the top three bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Western Governors University Nevada (98%)
- Great Basin College (94%)
- University of Nevada, Reno (89%)2
US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2025
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas (#69 tie)
- University of Nevada-Reno (#81 tie)4
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The three Nevada schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- College of Southern Nevada
- Great Basin College*
- Truckee Meadows Community College
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2025: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings