Nevada Education and Teaching Overview

There were 424,240 students in attendance and 22,908 classroom teachers teaching in Nevada schools during the 2006-2007 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This is a student to teacher ratio of 18.5:1, a full 3 students per teacher higher than the national average of 15.5:1. This obvious shortage of qualified teachers likely played a part in Nevada students’ lower than average scores on 2005 assessments in math, reading and writing and makes the need for more and better trained teachers clear.


Nevada Teacher Requirements

Teacher salaries in Nevada tend to be on par with average teacher salaries across the nation and Nevada residents generally enjoy a relatively lower cost of living in most areas of the state. Nevada teachers also receive other benefits and training programs that increase the appeal of teaching in Nevada.

The future in Nevada for new teachers is good, particularly in light of the current shortage of teachers. Teachers with the training and qualifications to teach science, math, and English as a second language, and those who are qualified to work with students with special needs are in particularly high demand. Naturally, teachers who choose to obtain advanced degrees are also in high demand and receive higher compensation accordingly.

Nevada Teacher Requirements

Nevada has been growing in industry and population totals for over ten years. This makes Nevada an exciting state to consider for those who would like a career in education. People teaching in Nevada are treated to a guaranteed tax-dollar base that helps in school funding to allow for quality services in the classroom.

Teaching in Nevada requires considerations to diversity in the classroom and within the parent/teacher communities. With Nevada being a central hot-spot for global travelers, the state often becomes host to both teachers and students from a spectacular array of backgrounds. With continued growth in the state, Nevada will continue to be a global melting pot for education on into the future.

Like many other states, Nevada suffers from teacher shortages in science classes, mathematics departments, and special education divisions. Another area of employment to think about teaching in Nevada is to students who are learning to speak English as their second language while attempting to learn normal studies. Jobs such as these and all general education positions make Nevada a desirable place for career teachers.

Online Colleges Offering Education and Teaching Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Programs Offered  
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential
Accreditation  

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Campus Colleges Offering Education and Teaching Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Programs Offered  
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential
Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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Elementary School Teacher
$40,584
High School Teaching
$42,802
Education Admin for Elementary School
$65,372
School Principal
$82,696
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 * Based on 5 years experience