Nursing at College of Southern Nevada
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 184 nursing graduations were recorded at College of Southern Nevada.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Southern Nevada
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Rankings can help you compare College of Southern Nevada’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Southern Nevada
Graduates of College of Southern Nevada’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,521 |
| 2 years | $72,118 |
| 3 years | $74,234 |
| 4 years | $80,225 |
| 5 years | $91,899 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from College of Southern Nevada earn a median of $80,225, compared with $42,988 for all College of Southern Nevada graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from College of Southern Nevada comes in at $13,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at College of Southern Nevada, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at College of Southern Nevada are 80% women (147) and 20% men (37).
Nursing Associate’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Of the 181 associate’s nursing graduates at College of Southern Nevada, 80% were women (144) and 20% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 34 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 57% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at College of Southern Nevada
Among the 3 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at College of Southern Nevada, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of Southern Nevada
The Nursing program at College of Southern Nevada breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 184 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at College of Southern Nevada work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.