Colleges · Carson
Colleges in Carson, NV
Carson is home to Western Nevada College, with about 3,160 students on campus.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Carson
Students on campus
3,160fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Western Nevada College3,160 on campus
Lowest net price
Western Nevada College$12,732 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Carson
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Carson: Sierra Academy of Style (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Carson
4 more colleges are within 30 miles of Carson.
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · South Lake Tahoe19.8 mi1,994 students
Carrington College-RenoCareer school · For-profit · Reno21.5 mi500 students
University of Nevada-RenoUniversity or college · Public · Reno27.2 mi20,347 studentsTruckee Meadows Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Reno29 mi7,018 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Carson. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.