Nevada State University
Henderson, Nevada · Public · 3,762 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Nevada high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,438 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,084 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,002 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,757 |
| $110k and up | $21,125 |
| All families (average) | $14,068 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $95,918 | +$58,942 | clears the bar | $22,827 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,468 | +$16,492 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,273 | +$23,297 | clears the bar | $17,875 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,443 | +$9,467 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $54,646 | +$17,670 | clears the bar | $24,585 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,205 | -$8,771 | falls short | $17,459 | n/a |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,932 | +$20,956 | clears the bar | $18,581 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,591 | +$19,615 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $62,684 | +$25,708 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $57,600 | +$20,624 | clears the bar | $24,600 | 1.2 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $65,406 | +$28,430 | clears the bar | $23,861 | 0.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $64,201 | +$27,225 | clears the bar | $16,393 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $94,433 | +$57,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $95,155 | +$58,179 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.