Great Basin College
Elko, NV · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Great Basin College, based in Elko, Nevada, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,900 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,289 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 45.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $15,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,471 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,289
Graduation Rate
45.9%
Median Debt
$15,750
Average Net Price
$8,471
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.49x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,900
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,923
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,883
Pell Grant Rate
22.8%
Federal Loan Rate
5.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,967
Income $30K–$48K
$7,631
Income $48K–$75K
$9,639
Income $110K+
$12,947
Student Demographics
Women
66.3%
White
55.6%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
28.0%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (51)
Bachelor (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 26 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 15 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,754 | 74 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $103,904 | 38 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 29 |
| Registered Nursing | $81,077 | 27 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, General | Not reported | 26 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 24 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $90,379 | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 15 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 126 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 102 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 78 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $93,127 | 52 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 24 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,641 | 12 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Bachelor | 1 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Nevada
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nevada
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nevada
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nevada
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nevada
- Best ROI Colleges in Nevada
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