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2026 Best Journalism Schools in Nevada

1 Colleges in the United States
90 Journalism Degrees Awarded
$35,979 Avg Early-Career Salary

Journalism degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Journalism in Nevada

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall journalism education in Nevada.

Top Schools in Journalism

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No school ranked higher than University Of Nevada Reno this year for journalism. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 77 journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from University Of Nevada Reno generally make around $36,109. University Of Nevada Reno graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in journalism from University Of Nevada Reno

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Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at College Of Southern Nevada, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 13 journalism degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $35,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree. Get the full journalism details for College Of Southern Nevada

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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