by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSN degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSN measures up.
CSN is ranked #230 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Nevada, it ranks #1 of 15 for value.
These CSN majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #1 of 151 |
| Project Management | #1 of 151 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | #1 of 69 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 69 |
| Allied Health Professions | #3 of 187 |
| Business Administration & Management | #23 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #30 of 1,477 |
Read the full CSN value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
College of Southern Nevada is ranked #8 out of #17 in Nevada for quality and #1 out of #15 for Nevada value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CSN financial aid page to be sure.
College of Southern Nevada is ranked #230 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of Southern Nevada is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSN costs about $10,260. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $41,041 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,900 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,615 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,260 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $41,041 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSN net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CSN costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSN degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,041 | #230 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $26,460 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $51,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,041 | #1 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $26,460 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSN shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,180 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,908 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,451 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,224 |
| Over $110K | $12,804 |
About 42% of CSN undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,659 per year. Get more details on the CSN financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CSN cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.