All NS majors by area
- Science & Math · 5
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biology | $28,205 | — | $21,195 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $53,159 | $64,201 | $22,334 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $50,691 | $62,684 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,634 | $54,646 | $30,037 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $85,585 | $95,918 | $29,500 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $85,007 | $94,433 | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $47,833 | $57,932 | $25,909 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $54,607 | $65,406 | $34,213 |
| History | $50,149 | $57,600 | $26,611 |
| English | — | $56,591 | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $49,807 | $60,273 | $20,617 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NS students earn a median $53,166 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Nevada colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.
NS majors questions
How many majors does NS offer?
Nevada State University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Education.
What is the highest-paying major at NS?
Nursing graduates from Nevada State University earn a median $95,918 four years after graduating, the highest of the 12 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,500.
Which NS majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Criminal Justice graduates earn the least: a median $46,443 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Nevada State University overview