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

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

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