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The College of Southern Nevada, CSN, is primarily a two-year college, situated in Clark County, Nevada. It was originally founded in 1971 as Clark County Community College and later became the Community College of Southern Nevada in 1991.
CSN comprises three main campuses in the Las Vegas area:
CSN forms a part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The College provides job training in over 70 career fields with more than 200 degree and technical programs.
The athletic team of the College is a member of the Scenic West Athletic Conference and a Division I member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. CSN also boasts the National Junior College 2003 World Series Champion men's baseball team.
Students attend College Of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV, a large city. The school is a public institution. College Of Southern Nevada degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality and science and laboratory technician.
Applicants to College Of Southern Nevada appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at College Of Southern Nevada is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 37,758 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at College Of Southern Nevada are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the College of Southern Nevada is to implement the NSHE mission by identifying the needs
of the citizens of Southern Nevada and providing educational and support services to meet those needs in the
areas of general education, transfer preparation, vocational education, basic skills development, adult education
and community service. In meeting the needs of the community it serves the College provides student-centered services
that recognize the uniqueness of the individual, demonstrate excellence, utilize up-to-date facilities, emphasize comprehensive use of
technology, and rely upon the collaborative efforts of the College, the students and the community."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Southern Nevada
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
General Phone: (702) 651-5000
http://www.csn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 426 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, social services, English, anthropology, political science |
| Business and Management | 307 | business management, accounting technology, international business, banking, customer service management, managerial economics, sales and marketing, business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 200 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 156 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, education of hearing impaired, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Hospitality | 104 | hotel management, tourism and travel, hospitality management, restaurant and food services management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 103 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, ophthalmic tech, surgical tech, ... |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 89 | science tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 53 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, juvenile corrections, corrections |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 52 | information science, web design, computer programming, computer networking, data processing tech, systems analyst, network management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | CAD and design, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 34 | chef training |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Music | 21 | music management, music |
| Design | 19 | graphic design, interior design |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, animation and special effects, journalism, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Construction Trades | 17 | construction manager, power transmission, pipefitting, building inspector, electrician |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial photography |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical office assistant, medical records tech |
| Medicine | 15 | pre-veterinary |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | ornamental horticulture |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | kinesiotherapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Transportation | 4 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, sheet metal tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 2 | civil engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Southern Nevada in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,663 | 84 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 164 | 41 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Southern Nevada had a total enrollment of 37,758 students (21,499 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 96% |
| California | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Vegas, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,629 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Southern Nevada participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036200)
College Of Southern Nevada has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 187 | 133 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $91,827 | 9 | $73,087 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $56,729 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $94,133 | 4 | $75,307 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $92,651 | 16 | $70,575 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 181 | $72,499 | 124 | $72,449 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $51,634 | 49 | $52,425 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 27 | $60,025 | 26 | $59,637 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 248 | $67,776 | 199 | $65,845 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 19 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Customer Service Management
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Southern Nevada Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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