Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Western Nevada College is a public institution in Carson City, Nevada, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,910 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,987 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 38.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,732 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Machinist, Physical Sciences, and Construction Trades, General.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,987
Graduation Rate
38.8%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$12,732
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.65x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,910
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,834
Pell Grant Rate
17.5%
Federal Loan Rate
2.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,678
Income $30K–$48K
$11,828
Income $48K–$75K
$14,359
Income $110K+
$13,645
Student Demographics
Women
58.6%
White
50.2%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
34.2%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,147 | 278 |
| Physical Sciences | $61,575 | 102 |
| Registered Nursing | $101,014 | 44 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 37 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 124 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 113 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 72 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 66 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 60 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Bachelor | 1 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Nevada
- 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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