Is Nevada State University worth it?
Nevada State University is a public, four-year institution in Henderson, Nevada (rural area). It awarded 824 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, psychology and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$63,291
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,626
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,166
Average net price
$14,068
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
824
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,585 | $95,918 | 394 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,183 | $53,468 | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,807 | $60,273 | 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,363 | $46,443 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $48,634 | $54,646 | 41 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $53,159 | $64,201 | 30 |
| History | Bachelor's | $50,149 | $57,600 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,205 | N/A | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $50,691 | $62,684 | 21 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's | $47,833 | $57,932 | 18 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $85,007 | $94,433 | 17 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $54,607 | $65,406 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 313 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Bachelor's | 24 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 19 |
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Sources: federal figures for Nevada State University. 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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