FACT BRIEFDoes child care cost more than college in Nevada?
YES
In 2023, families in Nevada paid an average of about $13,000 a year for infant care and an average of about $11,000 annually to have a 4-year-old child in a center-based program, according to Procare Solutions, a child care management software provider.
For a Nevada resident and full-time student taking a full load of classes, or 15 credits, at UNLV, tuition and fees cost an estimated $9,955 for both the fall and spring semesters.
The price for a Nevada resident taking a similar course load at the University of Nevada, Reno is $9,578 for the fall and spring semesters.
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Procare Solutions Procare Solutions Acquires Bertelsen Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Resident Tuition and Fees
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