by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about College of Southern Nevada. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At College of Southern Nevada, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 10,074 undergraduate (10,074 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at College of Southern Nevada.
Among College of Southern Nevada programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
The majors at College of Southern Nevada are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,037 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
1,073 | $29,612 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
321 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
184 | $66,521 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. |
109 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. |
63 | $58,687 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. |
50 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
34 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
16 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Information Technology Project Management. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
398 | $36,320 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. · Cloud Computing. |
333 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
45 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 33 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
3 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Project Management. |
495 | $34,308 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Tourism and Travel Services Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Restaurant/Food Services Management. |
66 | $30,681 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
51 | $35,456 |
| Real Estate. | 16 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
13 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
2 | NA |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 348 | $28,145 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
177 | $33,336 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
58 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Services Administration. |
37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 167 | $21,180 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. · Applied Psychology. |
63 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. · Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. |
111 | $21,258 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
54 | $33,046 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
41 | $40,440 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Commercial Photography. |
53 | $28,050 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
27 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
14 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
7 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
2 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. |
82 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
44 | $26,109 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 25 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
24 | NA |
| Journalism. | 13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
16 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
10 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
19 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
3 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Deaf Studies. · Women's Studies. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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