Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is a Public, 4 years school located in Carson City, NV. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $12,019 over its programs in average.
The school mainly focus on BS degree or graduate degrees, but also offer vocational and career programs as well.
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Nevada College is $12,019 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Western Nevada College offers the alternative tuition plans including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
43% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,140 (exclude student loans).
WNC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$12,019
Average Financial Amount$5,140

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Western Nevada College offers 33 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 1,075 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Western Nevada College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate41257
Less than 1 Year Certificate142172
2 Years Certificate15416
Total3371,075

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 257 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 172 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 16 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 630 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 241 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)118-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist16-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide107-
Business [+] 16 completers-
Real Estate16-
Total257
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Engineering Technology [+] 24 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician8-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician16-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 9 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician4-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Precision Production Trades [+] 81 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2-
Welding Technology/Welder79-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Total172
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Education [+] 3 completers-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 completers-
American Sign Language (ASL)1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Welding Technology/Welder2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business/Commerce1-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0-
Total16
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 8 completers-
Deaf Studies8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences11-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician4-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 400 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies327-
General Studies73-
Physical Sciences [+] 106 completers-
Physical Sciences106-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 10 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration10-
Construction Trades [+] 1 completers-
Electrician0-
Building Construction Technology1-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 9 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Welding Technology/Welder9-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 50 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse50-
Business [+] 23 completers-
Business/Commerce1-
Business Administration and Management21-
Accounting1-
Total630

Directory and Accreditation Information

Western Nevada College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1975 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Western Nevada College.
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV
775-445-3000

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