Public Institution
Nevada State University
Nevada State University's campus sits on over 500 acres in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, offering a blend of natural beauty and access to the city. As a designated Minority Serving Institute, the university fosters a diverse and inclusive student body. The location provides opportunities for students interested in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$49,565
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
60/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$6,368
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,449/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Nevada State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 14% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,793 | $47,172 |
| $30K – $48K | $12,021 | $48,084 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,176 | $60,704 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,591 | $70,364 |
| $110K+ | $19,917 | $79,668 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $6,368 | $25,472 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Nevada State University
11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
90
|
$85,585/yr | High | 38.4x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
74
|
$49,807/yr | High | 23.9x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
71
|
$48,634/yr | High | 19.7x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools → |
70
|
$50,691/yr | High | 18.9x |
| History Compare across schools → |
60
|
$50,149/yr | High | 18.7x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
57
|
$53,159/yr | High | 19.9x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
54
|
$36,363/yr | Moderate | 13.3x |
| Communication Disorders Compare across schools → |
52
|
$47,833/yr | High | 17.8x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
52
|
$40,183/yr | High | 17.3x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
51
|
$54,607/yr | Very High | 20.4x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$28,205/yr | High | 10.1x |