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College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada

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:

  • Charleston Campus
  • Cheyenne Campus
  • Henderson Campus

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.

Overview of College Of Southern Nevada

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in hospitality and science and laboratory technician.

College Of Southern Nevada Selectivity

Applicants to College Of Southern Nevada appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

There are 37,758 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at College Of Southern Nevada are 40 years old or older.

College Of Southern Nevada Tuition and Affordability

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.

Contacting College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
General Phone: (702) 651-4000
http://www.csn.edu

College Of Southern Nevada Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts494general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, social services, anthropology, political science
Business And Management235business management, accounting technology, international business, banking, managerial economics, customer service management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine210registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology130dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech, mental health services tech, ...
Science And Laboratory Technician110science tech
Hospitality91hotel management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management
Education And Teaching85elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, education of hearing impaired, kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education
Engineering Technician65CAD and design, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology, architectural drafting, water quality and recycling tech
Computer Science And Engineering51information science, web design, computer networking, network management, systems analyst, data processing tech, database administration, computer programming
Therapy And Counseling48psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Security And Law Enforcement46criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, juvenile corrections, corrections
Medicine24pre-veterinary
Photography And Commercial Art21commercial photography
Mechanics And Repair21automobile mechanics, HVAC
Law20legal assistant
Design20graphic design, interior design
Cooking And Culinary Arts19chef training
Medical Administration16medical records tech, medical office assistant
Construction Trades13construction manager, building inspector
Real Estate And Construction Management12real estate
Media11communication studies, computer typography, animation and special effects
Music10music management, music
Art Studies8art studies
Science7anatomy, chemistry, geology
Transportation6commercial pilot and flight crew
Landscaping And Horticulture5landscaping, ornamental horticulture
Office And Administration5administrative assistant
Family And Social Work4child care provider
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4kinesiotherapy, occupational therapist assistant
Engineering3civil engineering
Production Trades3welding
Religion And Philosophy2philosophy
Mathematics1mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for College Of Southern Nevada in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,61185
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years17339
Bachelor's degree161

Student Body

In 2007, College Of Southern Nevada had a total enrollment of 37,758 students (20,362 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White46%
Black10%
Hispanic20%
Asian13%
American Indian1%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-199%
20-2115%
22-2416%
25-2917%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-499%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Nevada96%
California1%

College Of Southern Nevada Room and Board (2007)

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.

College Of Southern Nevada Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

College Of Southern Nevada Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,763
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,313
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 Faculty

College Of Southern Nevada has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured187131
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3850
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4734

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year11$86,0029$66,740
Instructorcalendar year0*3$68,451
No academic rankcalendar year5$89,9253$69,741
All faculty totalcalendar year16$87,22815$67,682

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year176$69,328122$68,397
Instructoracademic year52$48,98055$49,606
No academic rankacademic year28$57,03424$58,756
All faculty totalacademic year256$63,850201$62,104

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

College Of Southern Nevada Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total251944
Baseball25025
All Other Sports01919

College Of Southern Nevada Degree Programs (2007)

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/Managerial Economics
Customer Service Management
International Business/Trade/Commerce

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
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

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood 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
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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

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 ADMINISTRATION
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 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
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Anatomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, 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
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

College Of Southern Nevada Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets College Of Southern Nevada Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%College Of Southern Nevada Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%College Of Southern Nevada Number of degree programs
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%College Of Southern Nevada % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%College Of Southern Nevada Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%College Of Southern Nevada Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%College Of Southern Nevada Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%College Of Southern Nevada % of degrees in hospitality
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%College Of Southern Nevada % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%College Of Southern Nevada Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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