Secondary Education Schools in Nevada
In 2018-2019, 198 students earned their Secondary Teaching degrees in NV.
As a degree choice, Secondary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Nevada
Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 105 |
Associate’s Degree | 56 |
Master’s Degree | 29 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 5 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 5 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 3 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Nevada, a secondary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Nevada is as follows:
- Asian: 3.5%
- Black or African American: 1.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
- White: 62.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 9.6%

Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Nevada
5,930 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Nevada
Secondary Teaching grads earn an average of $57,910 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

Most Popular Secondary Education Programs in NV
There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at UNLV. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $36,500. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,500 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.
The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at SNC. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $24,737.
In their early career, Great Basin College grads earn an average salary of $25,600. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,502. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
Secondary Education Careers in NV
Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | NV Job Growth | NV Median Salary |
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High School Teachers | 22% | $57,730 |
Related Majors in Nevada
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to secondary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in NV |
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Elementary Education | 358 |
Early Childhood Education | 101 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 12 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 7 |
Teacher Education | 4 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 3 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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