Education
Nevada spent $8.13 billion on Education in FY2026 — 82% of a $9.88 billion budget. It is the second-largest of the state's 8 functions: about $1 in every $3 of all state spending.
That is about the same as in FY2025 ($8.14 billion).
- Spent FY2026
- $8.13 billion$8,127,029,811
- Budget FY2026
- $9.88 billionBudget covers 62 of 64 budget accounts.
- Share of budget spent
- 82%Spent ÷ budget
- Change from FY2025
- −0.2%FY2025: $8.14 billion
32.6% of Nevada spending.
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Spent | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| FY2006 | $946 million | Not available |
| FY2007 | $984 million | Not available |
| FY2008 | $1.06 billion | Not available |
| FY2009 | $1.06 billion | Not available |
| FY2010 | $1.09 billion | $1.28 billion |
| FY2011 | $1.16 billion | $1.35 billion |
| FY2012 | $1.05 billion | $1.18 billion |
| FY2013 | $1.04 billion |
Where the money went
Explore Education by department: select a block to go a level deeper, or switch views. Totals leave out reserves, pass-through accounts and money paid on to other state accounts.
Budget vs spent, by department
3 departments. The largest, Department of Education, accounts for 81% of the total.
| Department | Spent FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Department of Education | $6.62 billionof |