Business, Management, Marketing, at Nevada State University

Nevada State's business program operates at the national median on both sides of the ledger—peer institutions typically see their graduates earning around $50,740 in the first year while carrying roughly $24,600 in debt. That 0.49 debt-to-earnings ratio puts this squarely in manageable territory, assuming the estimates hold true for this specific program.

The challenge here is context. As the only institution in Nevada reporting data for this credential (with figures estimated from a national sample), there's no local benchmark to assess whether Nevada State provides competitive value compared to other in-state options. The $50,740 figure represents what business bachelor's graduates earn nationally at the median, but Nevada's cost of living and job market—particularly in the Las Vegas metro area where Henderson sits—may produce different outcomes. The 86% admission rate suggests accessibility, though with only 22% of students on Pell grants, this isn't serving Nevada's most economically vulnerable population as heavily as some state institutions.

The practical takeaway: if your child can graduate near the estimated debt level and secure work in Nevada's hospitality, gaming, or service sectors where business skills translate, the numbers work. But you're betting on estimates derived from other schools, not proven outcomes from this young institution. Talk to the career services office about actual placement rates and starting salaries for recent graduates before committing.