Below are the key facts about this program at NS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NS highly for health professions, coming in at #1,055 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,055 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Nevada | 11 of 17 |
The following degree levels are available for health professions at NS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 358 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This health professions field at NS covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Nevada State University conferred 358 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NS ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NS earn a median of $85,115 a year. This is higher than $70,655, the median for all majors at NS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NS, health professions students borrow a median amount of $27,704 in student loans. This is above $25,892, the typical median for all majors at NS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400 | $21,158 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NS are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 49 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 12 |