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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.
Community College Of Southern Nevada is in a large suburb, in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Community College Of Southern Nevada earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Community College Of Southern Nevada offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Community College Of Southern Nevada are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 34,551 students (18,920 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Community College Of Southern Nevada.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Community College of Southern Nevada is to implement the UCCSN 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.
Community College Of Southern Nevada
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North las Vegas, NV 89030
General Phone: (702) 651-4000
Admissions Phone: (702) 651-4060
Financial Aid Phone: (702) 651-5918
Community College Of Southern Nevada awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 566 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, English, sociology, social services, anthropology |
| Business And Management | 226 | business management, accounting technology, banking, managerial economics, sales and marketing, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 141 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 113 | dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, radiation therapist, mental health services tech, ... |
| Hospitality | 60 | hotel management, tourism and travel, hospitality management, restaurant and food services management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 55 | web design, computer programming, systems analyst, network management, computer networking, data processing tech, webmastering, database administration, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | electronics tech, CAD and design, environmental engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology, architectural drafting, surveying tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, juvenile corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical office assistant, medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 31 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 25 | chef training |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 15 | construction manager, building inspector |
| Design | 14 | graphic design, interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Media | 14 | communication studies, animation and special effects, computer typography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapist assistant, kinesiotherapy |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, education of hearing impaired |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-veterinary |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 2 | physics |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Music | 1 | music management |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Southern Nevada in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,333 | 74 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 194 | 36 |
In 2005, Community College Of Southern Nevada had a total enrollment of 34,551 students (18,920 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 87% |
| California | 4% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (702) 651-4060
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Community College Of Southern Nevada participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (702) 651-5918
Community College Of Southern Nevada has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 168 | 117 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $78,978 | 8 | $62,281 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $54,959 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $76,518 | 9 | $54,840 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $77,953 | 20 | $57,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 161 | $60,765 | 108 | $59,087 |
| Instructor | academic year | 62 | $45,179 | 53 | $40,739 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 20 | $47,057 | 11 | $48,878 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 243 | $55,660 | 172 | $52,780 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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
Surveying Technology/Surveying
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
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College Of Southern Nevada Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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