Nevada State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Nevada State University at a glance

• 3,762

  students enrolled

• 889

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,068

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,693 in state, $19,774 out of state

• $47,092

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,166

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Nevada State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Nevada State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Clark County, where the college is.

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• 1,029

  open professional jobs

• 127

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  45 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Clark County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $73,845

  median household income

  Clark County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, education, which lead to clinical (46 open), human resources (60 open), research (6 open), programs (12 open), academic (1 open).

Hiring most: Caesars Entertainment (75), Allegiant Travel Company (30), Jt4 (21), Motional (20), TensorWave (20), Universal Health Services (19), EoS Fitness (13), HII Mission Technologies (12).

What they hire for: Operations (169), Sales (135), Engineering (131), Finance (122), Human Resources (60), Marketing (55). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Connections (Southern Nevada Workforce Development Board).

• Comprehensive EmployNV Career HubLas Vegas · 702-822-4200 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (except holidays)
• Henderson EmployNV Career HubHenderson · 702-486-0300 · Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Las Vegas EmployNV Career HubLas Vegas · 702-486-0100 · Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
• North Las Vegas EmployNV Career HubNorth Las Vegas · 702-486-0200 · Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM - 5:00PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Western Nevada CollegeCarson City · 1,910 students
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• University of Nevada-RenoReno · 15,599 students
• University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas · 24,622 students
• College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas · 27,252 students

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Common questions

How big is Nevada State University?

Nevada State University enrolls about 3,762 students and is a public 4-year institution in Henderson, Nevada. It awards about 889 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Nevada State University?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Nevada State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,092 six years after entry and $53,166 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Nevada State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Nevada State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Nevada State University?

1,029 open professional jobs are listed in Clark County, 127 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Caesars Entertainment has the most openings.