Is College of Southern Nevada worth it?
College of Southern Nevada is a public, four-year institution in Las Vegas, Nevada (large city). It awarded 5,037 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,574
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,080
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,087
Average net price
$6,615
Completion rate
19%
Completions (2024)
5,037
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
27,252
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,433 | $45,190 | 177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $77,082 | $91,797 | 132 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $39,636 | $52,875 | 114 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | $24,614 | $53,501 | 77 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $26,301 | $46,588 | 64 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $64,976 | $77,929 | 64 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $22,428 | $38,198 | 31 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $30,553 | $45,585 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $19,662 | $52,719 | 27 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate | $23,035 | $43,501 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | $23,984 | $37,489 | 24 |
| Security Science and Technology | Associate | $29,354 | $63,730 | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $26,635 | $55,996 | 19 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | $28,803 | $58,446 | 17 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $75,252 | $92,762 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 644 |
| General Studies | Associate | 429 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 412 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 348 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Certificate under 12 weeks | 240 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Certificate under 12 weeks | 219 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 181 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 167 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 137 |
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Sources: federal figures for College of Southern Nevada. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Nevada. Counts under 10 are not published.
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