College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees

Large city

—Acceptance rate
$6,615Average net price / year
19%Graduation rate
$38,087Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$8,000Median debt at graduation
27,252Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$4,358
Out-of-state tuition
$13,024
Total cost of attendance
$13,665
Books & supplies
$1,280
Average net price
$6,615

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$5,627
$30–48k
$6,178
$48–75k
$7,793
$75–110k
$9,753
$110k+
$13,022

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
—

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
First-year retention
—
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$31,822
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,087
Median debt (graduates)
$8,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
30%
Students with federal loans
10%

Programs: what graduates earn

32 of 152 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management24$32,898—
Health and Medical Administrative Services9$42,402—

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing170$77,082$9,608
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions55$64,976$10,433
Business Administration, Management and Operations426$39,636$7,785
Accounting and Related Services42$30,553$7,375
Security Science and Technology44$29,354—
Legal Support Services22$28,803—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians35$26,635—
Criminal Justice and Corrections161$26,301$7,404
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities770$25,433$7,093
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other359$24,614$7,118
Psychology, General198$23,984$6,450
Hospitality Administration/Management66$23,035—
Culinary Arts and Related Services49$22,428—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods130$19,662$8,062
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions13$76,943—
Human Resources Management and Services0$48,135—
Fine and Studio Arts20$23,204—
Fire Protection33$64,487—
Design and Applied Arts41$37,133—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)13$52,841—
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs0$47,201—
Biology, General40$44,428—
English Language and Literature, General10$38,274—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services25$39,424—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services19$57,487—
Special Education and Teaching29$39,996—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management32$59,389—
Computer and Information Sciences, General0$34,807—
Communication and Media Studies34$48,300—

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions6$75,252—

Students

Undergraduates
27,252
Part-time
66%
Women / men
57% / 43%
White
23%
Hispanic
43%
Black
10%
Asian
9%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$96,723 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Website
www.csn.edu
Also known as
CSN

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 16% of degrees
  • Personal & Culinary Services – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 17% of degrees
  • Physical Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Psychology – 5% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does College of Southern Nevada cost?

The average net price after grants is $6,615 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,358 and the full cost of attendance is $13,665.

How much do College of Southern Nevada graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,087 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

19% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.