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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Nevada

9 Schools Ranked
$42,595 Average Earnings
$22,161 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Nevada ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Nevada to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
471 Total Awards
$34,877 Average Earnings
$14,327 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named College of Southern Nevada the most popular school in Nevada for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school handed out 471 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,327 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CSN, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,877 during the early years of their career. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
255 Total Awards
$47,200 Average Earnings
$23,884 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Nevada - Las Vegas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Nevada. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 255 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,884 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $246, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UNLV graduates make an average of $47,200 annually. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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94 Total Awards
$43,454 Average Earnings
$16,046 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Truckee Meadows Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Nevada. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 94 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Truckee Meadows Community College accumulate an average of $16,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Truckee Meadows Community College graduates make an average of $43,454 annually. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

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87 Total Awards
$43,406 Average Earnings
$20,835 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Nevada list. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 87 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $20,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $322.After graduating from UNR, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,406 during the early years of their career. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
14 Total Awards
$49,309 Average Earnings
$16,788 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Nevada College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Nevada list. Western Nevada College is a small public school located in Carson City, Nevada that handed out 14 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,788 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from WNC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,309 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
10 Total Awards
$50,709 Average Earnings
$20,315 Avg Student Debt

Great Basin College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Elko, Nevada, the small public school handed out 10 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $20,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Great Basin College graduates make an average of $50,709 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 10% were women.

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10 Total Awards
$35,141 Average Earnings
$13,201 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Career College of Northern Nevada did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Career College of Northern Nevada is a very small private for-profit school situated in Sparks, Nevada. It awarded 10 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,201 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Career College of Northern Nevada graduates make an average of $35,141 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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#8

DeVry University - Nevada

Henderson, Nevada
3 Total Awards
$53,294 Average Earnings
$41,411 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Nevada did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Henderson, Nevada is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,411 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $162 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from DeVry University - Nevada, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,294 during the early years of their career.

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#9

University of Phoenix - Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
1 Total Awards
$47,907 Average Earnings
$39,203 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Nevada came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Nevada ranking. University of Phoenix - Nevada is a very small private for-profit school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 1 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $39,203 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $147 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UOPX - Nevada graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,907 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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