How much money do Nevada State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $48,400 per year.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for NSC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $69,800 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $47,500 and Psychology graduates who have a median starting income of $27,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Nevada State College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $69,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,500 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441900 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Nevada State College.