Nursing at College of Southern Nevada
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Southern Nevada
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Rankings can help you compare College of Southern Nevada’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #132 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Southern Nevada
Graduates of College of Southern Nevada’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,521 |
| 2 years | $72,118 |
| 3 years | $74,234 |
| 4 years | $80,225 |
| 5 years | $91,899 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from College of Southern Nevada earn a median of $80,225, compared with $42,988 for all College of Southern Nevada graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from College of Southern Nevada comes in at $13,125.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of Southern Nevada
The Nursing program at College of Southern Nevada breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 184 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at College of Southern Nevada work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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