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Nevada's community colleges deliver the state's most affordable business education, with College of Southern Nevada charging just $6,329 net annually compared to $15,402 at University of Nevada-Reno. These programs prepare graduates for Nevada's expanding logistics sector, where companies like Amazon and FedEx operate major distribution centers serving the western United States. Great Basin College achieves a 51.5% graduation rate despite serving rural Nevada, while graduates from Nevada State University earn $47,260 annually.
7
Programs
$6,329 – $15,402
Net Price Range
$42,459
Avg. Program Earnings
39.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $6,329 $4,110 17.9%
2 $7,457 $3,144 28.2%
3 $7,523 $3,855 51.5%
4 $10,011 $9,142 50.1% 85.3%
5 $12,424 $3,920 36.6%
6 $13,208 $6,368 31.0% 82.5%
7 $15,402 $8,994 62.4% 85.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $9,000 cost difference between Nevada's cheapest and most expensive business programs?

Community colleges like College of Southern Nevada ($6,329) and Truckee Meadows ($7,457) focus on associate degrees and certificates, while four-year universities charge significantly more. University of Nevada-Reno costs $15,402 net but offers a bachelor's degree with a 62.4% graduation rate.

How do graduation rates vary across Nevada's business programs?

Great Basin College leads with 51.5% despite serving rural areas, while College of Southern Nevada graduates only 17.9% of students. University of Nevada-Reno achieves 62.4%, the highest among four-year programs, compared to Nevada State University's 31% rate.

Where do Nevada business graduates typically find employment after graduation?

Nevada's tax-friendly environment attracts logistics companies, tech firms, and financial services to Las Vegas and Reno. Graduates often work for major employers like Tesla's Gigafactory, Switch data centers, or the numerous hospitality corporations headquartered in the state.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.