Nevada · Accounting and Related Services

Best colleges for Accounting and Related Services in Nevada

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Nevada-Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees and certificates in Nevada: 228, 71 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Nevada colleges offer Accounting and Related Services and award 394 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 52.03
States & territories
58
with a program page
Degrees / yr
394
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$49,751
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,827
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$89,310
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nevada-Reno
Reno Public · Bachelor's degree
$59,2187161%—$17,116
2University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,75122851%—$18,159
3College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Public · Associate degree
$30,5535419%—$9,390

Colleges awarding the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in Nevada

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas Public
228$49,751
2University of Nevada-Reno
Reno Public
71$59,218
3Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno Public
19Not reported
4Las Vegas College
Las Vegas Private for-profit
7Not reported
5Western Nevada College
Carson City Public
6Not reported
Show the other 2 Nevada colleges offering Accounting and Related Services
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
College of Southern NevadaLas VegasPublic54
Great Basin College (Online)ElkoPublic9

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~124,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$81,680
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Accountants and Auditors earn in Nevada

Jobs in Nevada
6,930
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$89,310
median $81,600
Best-paying metro
$95,570
Carson City, NV

Related careers

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$52,780 avg · 15,180 jobs
Financial Managers
$154,570 avg · 8,090 jobs
Accountants and Auditors
$89,310 avg · 6,930 jobs
Financial and Investment Analysts
$89,650 avg · 1,830 jobs
Tax Preparers
$69,450 avg · 1,410 jobs
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
$58,800 avg · 1,390 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Accounting and Related Services programs in Nevada.

Which Nevada colleges award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees?+

University of Nevada-Las Vegas (228 graduates a year), University of Nevada-Reno (71 graduates a year) and Truckee Meadows Community College (19 graduates a year) award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees and certificates in Nevada, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Nevada colleges offer Accounting and Related Services.

Which Accounting and Related Services program in Nevada has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Nevada-Reno tops the list at $59,218. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Nevada?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Nevada is $89,310 (median $81,600), across about 6,930 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Accounting and Related Services program?+

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Accountants and Auditors?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 124,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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