College of Southern Nevada

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,713

7.19% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,205

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

28,313

33.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

19.1%

600 Graduates

About

College of Southern Nevada is a higher education institution located in Clark County, NV. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Southern Nevada were Liberal Arts & Sciences (644 degrees awarded), General Studies (429 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (412 degrees).

In 2024, 5,037 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Southern Nevada. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,841 degrees), 1.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,368 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Southern Nevada is $3,713, which is $−8,666 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Southern Nevada is $3,713, which is $8,666 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,205.

In 2024, 40% of undergraduate students attending College of Southern Nevada received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,713

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Southern Nevada was $3,713. The cost of tuition at College of Southern Nevada is $−8,666 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Southern Nevada (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,205

2024 Value

1.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of Southern Nevada had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,205. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Southern Nevada grew by 1.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Southern Nevada (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,970

Room and Board

$1,324

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Southern Nevada was of $10,970 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.957% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,324. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Southern Nevada (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at College of Southern Nevada received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Southern Nevada (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

College of Southern Nevada had a total enrollment of 28,313 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Southern Nevada is 9,366 students and the part-time enrollment is 18,947. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at College of Southern Nevada are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Southern Nevada, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 9.25% Asian, 8.06% Two or More Races, 0.954% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of Southern Nevada in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.9%) and White Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Southern Nevada in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,313 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Southern Nevada is 9,366 and the part-time enrollment is 18,947. This means that 33.1% of students enrolled at College of Southern Nevada are enrolled full-time compared with 43.8% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Southern Nevada (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
12,144 enrolled students
White
6,557 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,905 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Southern Nevada is 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 9.25% Asian, 8.06% Two or More Races, 0.954% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 39.2% White, 28.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,291 students (4.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 913 more women than men received degrees from College of Southern Nevada. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Southern Nevada is hispanic or latino (1,841 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,368 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Southern Nevada is Liberal Arts & Sciences (644 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (429 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (412 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Southern Nevada, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (348 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (814 degrees), and Protective Services (272 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Southern Nevada are Software developers (650,496 people), Other managers (272,959 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (206,226 people), Police officers (159,252 people), and Computer occupations, all other (144,712 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Southern Nevada in 2024 are Science Technologies (348 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (814 degrees), Protective Services (272 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,073 degrees), and Precision Production (82 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Southern Nevada are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at College of Southern Nevada are Science Technologies (348 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (814 degrees), Protective Services (272 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,073 degrees), and Precision Production (82 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Southern Nevada are Computer Systems Design (709,252 people), Elementary & secondary schools (592,172 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (404,859 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (313,757 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (301,036 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Southern Nevada.

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
21 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
17 degrees awarded
Music Management
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Southern Nevada was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of Southern Nevada according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,062

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,975

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,062 degrees were awarded to men at College of Southern Nevada, which is 0.693 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,975).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Southern Nevada by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 239 degrees were awarded to men at College of Southern Nevada in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 2.99 times more than the 80 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 439 degrees were awarded to men at College of Southern Nevada in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.14 times more than the 205 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at College of Southern Nevada is Female and White (25.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,841 degrees awarded
White
1,368 degrees awarded
Asian
689 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Southern Nevada is hispanic or latino (1,841 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,368 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (194 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,087 degrees awarded
White Female
767 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
754 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Southern Nevada is hispanic or latino female (1,087 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (767 degrees).

Operations

College of Southern Nevada has an endowment valued at nearly $7.75M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (141%) compared to the 6.18% average return (1.09M on 17.6M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, College of Southern Nevada had a total salary expenditure of 266M. College of Southern Nevada employs 376 Professors, 121 Instructors and 31 No academic ranks. Most academics at College of Southern Nevada are Male Professor (196), Female Professor (180), and Female Instructor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Southern Nevada are: Office and Administrative Support, with 204 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 113 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 89 employees.

Endowment

$7.75M

2024 Endowment

7.82%

growth from 2023

College of Southern Nevada has an endowment valued at about $7.75M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Southern Nevada grew 7.82% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.87M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Southern Nevada (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$123M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of Southern Nevada paid a median of $123M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($266M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$51.8M

Instructional Salaries

529

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of Southern Nevada paid a total of $51.8M to 529 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $563k (3.52%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Southern Nevada were Office and Administrative Support with 204 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 113 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 89 employees.

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