Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Nevada State University is a public institution in Henderson, Nevada, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 3,762 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,166 ten years after enrollment, which is 30% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 32.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $19,691, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,068 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Psychology, Teacher Education, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,166
Graduation Rate
32.2%
Median Debt
$19,691
Average Net Price
$14,068
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.94x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,762
Admission Rate
86.8%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,765
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,833
Pell Grant Rate
22.8%
Federal Loan Rate
12.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,438
Income $30K–$48K
$13,084
Income $48K–$75K
$16,002
Income $110K+
$21,125
Student Demographics
Women
76.0%
White
22.9%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
48.1%
Asian
10.2%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.9%
Accreditations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Bachelor (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $95,918 | 362 |
| Psychology | $53,468 | 120 |
| Teacher Education | $54,646 | 59 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,443 | 47 |
| Business Administration & Management | $60,273 | 47 |
| Biology | Not reported | 26 |
| Communication Disorders | $57,932 | 22 |
| History | $57,600 | 20 |
| Area Studies | $65,406 | 18 |
| English Language & Literature | $56,591 | 18 |
| Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Special Education | $64,201 | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 16 |
| Secondary Education | $62,684 | 15 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $94,433 | 11 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 10 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not reported | 4 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 40 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Nevada
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Nevada
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Nevada
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nevada
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nevada
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nevada
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nevada
- Best ROI Colleges in Nevada