Education Alternatives in Reno, Nevada

The University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest university in the state of Nevada and Nevada System of Higher Education. Among its specialties are mining engineering, agriculture, journalism, and one of only two Basque Studies programs in the nation. It also houses the only judicial college in the United States.

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a regionally accredited, two year institution which is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. It offers a wide range of academic and university transfer programs, occupational training, career enhancement workshops, and more. Courses are conducted daytime and evening in the classroom, by cablecast, and on the Internet. Associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science or associate of general studies degrees, one-year certificates, or certificates of completion in more than 50 career fields, including architecture, auto/diesel mechanics, criminal justice, dental hygiene, graphic design, nursing, and welding are offered.

Public education is provided by the Washoe County School District, which consists of 11 public high schools, 16 middle schools, 62 elementary schools, and many charter schools.

Reno also has a few private high schools, the largest of which are Bishop Manogue High School, and Sage Ridge School (SRS).