C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

College of Southern Nevada

4-Year Public
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 18%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

29,081
Total Enrollment
18%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,293
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near College of Southern Nevada ▼

24% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$403,522
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,560
1-Year Change
-1.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at College of Southern Nevada, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,087
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,822
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,000
Median debt at graduation
19.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 42nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NV wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at College of Southern Nevada

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$75,252$92,762+36%#1 of 76#1—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The College of Southern Nevada Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $403,522
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,560/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 89158 (6.9% cap, Las Vegas)

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🏆 Where College of Southern Nevada Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
of 4 schools
#10
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
#22
Information Technology Project Management
of 29 schools
#22
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
of 29 schools
#27
Project Management
of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,465 $11,564

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
10%
Take Out Loans
$7,293
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,180
$30,001 - $48,000$5,908
$48,001 - $75,000$8,451
$75,001 - $110,000$11,224
$110,001+$12,804

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 644 grads/yr General Studies 429 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 417 grads/yr Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 348 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 319 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 300 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 240 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 184 grads/yr Psychology, General 167 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 138 grads/yr Information Technology Project Management 119 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 81 grads/yr Project Management 78 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 74 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 58 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 55 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 51 grads/yr Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 50 grads/yr Applied Behavior Analysis 49 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 49 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from College of Southern Nevada's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

29,081
Total Students
56%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)
24%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 41%
Black 10%
Asian 10%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%
With Family 76%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,009 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of Southern Nevada?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend College of Southern Nevada?
Tuition at College of Southern Nevada is $3,465 for in-state students and $11,564 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,293.
What is the graduation rate at College of Southern Nevada?
The graduation rate at College of Southern Nevada is 18%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is College of Southern Nevada a good school?
College of Southern Nevada has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend College of Southern Nevada?
College of Southern Nevada has a total enrollment of 29,081 students.
Is there rental demand near College of Southern Nevada?
Yes! Approximately 24% of students at College of Southern Nevada live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,009 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Las Vegas area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology