Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Public · offers Graduate degrees
87%Acceptance rate
$14,068Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$53,166Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,691Median debt at graduation
3,762Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,765
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,833
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,718
- Room & board
- $11,819
- Books & supplies
- $1,300
- Average net price
- $14,068
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,438
- $30–48k
- $13,084
- $48–75k
- $16,002
- $75–110k
- $17,757
- $110k+
- $21,125
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 86.8%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $47,092
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,166
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,691
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Students with federal loans
- 13%
Programs: what graduates earn
14 of 33 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 362 | $85,585 | $22,827 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 11 | $85,007 | — |
| Area Studies | 18 | $54,607 | $23,861 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | $53,159 | $16,393 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 15 | $50,691 | — |
| History | 20 | $50,149 | $24,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | $49,807 | $17,875 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 | $48,634 | $24,585 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 22 | $47,833 | $18,581 |
| Psychology, General | 120 | $40,183 | $24,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 47 | $36,363 | $13,750 |
| Biology, General | 26 | $28,205 | $17,459 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | $56,591 | — |
Non-credential program
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $95,155 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,762
- Graduate students
- 90
- Part-time
- 41%
- Women / men
- 79% / 21%
- White
- 23%
- Hispanic
- 48%
- Black
- 10%
- Asian
- 10%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $85,689 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- nevadastate.edu
- Also known as
- NS
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 1% of degrees
- Area & Ethnic Studies – 2% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 1% of degrees
- Education – 17% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Nevada State University?
86.8% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Nevada State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,068 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $6,765 and the full cost of attendance is $23,718.
How much do Nevada State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,166 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Henderson
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV · Private nonprofit · 536 students |
— | — | — | $120,163 |
| Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV · Private nonprofit · 22 students |
— | — | — | $104,805 |
| DeVry University-Nevada Henderson, NV · Private for-profit · 1 students |
— | — | 0% | $45,987 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.