Area Studies at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Nevada State University graduates in area studies earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nevada State University Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
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| 18 | Barnard College New York, NY | $66,117 | $62,930 | #19 | $34,142 |
| 19 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $65,970 | $60,072 | #27 | $34,280 |
| 20 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $65,933 | $70,755 | #10 | $31,955 |
| 21 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $65,406 | $67,884 | #12 | $54,607 |
| 22 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $65,226 | $60,080 | #26 | $48,565 |
| 23 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $64,207 | $68,235 | #11 | $45,686 |
| 24 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $63,874 | $64,960 | #15 | $32,722 |
Other Majors at Nevada State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,918 | $85,585 | #196 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $94,433 | $85,007 | #4 of 48 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,201 | $53,159 | #10 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,684 | $50,691 | #23 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,273 | $49,807 | #787 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,932 | $47,833 | #120 of 215 |
| History | $57,600 | $50,149 | #88 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,591 | — | #105 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,646 | $48,634 | #104 of 680 |
| Psychology | $53,468 | $40,183 | #328 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,443 | $36,363 | #573 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $28,205 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nevada State University area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,607 one year after graduating and $65,406 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nevada State University rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, Nevada State University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at Nevada State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for area studies ($56,625), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,861.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.