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Public 4 Year

Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada

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Overview

Enrollment

3,582
Western Nevada College overview
Location Carson City, Nevada
Online wnc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Western Nevada College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Western Nevada College is a public community college located in Carson City, the capital of Nevada, approximately 30 miles south of Reno. The main campus occupies 209 acres on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, offering views of the Carson Valley and Eagle Valley. Established in 1971 as Western Nevada Community College, the institution serves a seven-county area through its main campus and satellite locations in Fallon and Minden. The college provides associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs, with notable strengths in nursing, manufacturing technology, and applied industrial technology. The Carson City campus features modern classroom facilities, a technology center, and laboratory spaces, though it operates as a commuter campus without on-campus housing options.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Nevada Resident Tuition

$3,383
In State Costs for Western Nevada College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$455
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $13,950
Budget for Other Expenses$5,946
Total One Year Cost$24,734

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,284
Out of State Costs for Western Nevada College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$455
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $13,950
Budget for Other Expenses$5,946
Total One Year Cost$32,635

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Western Nevada College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 49%
Health Professions 10%
Business 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
Computer and Information Sciences 4%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182564 IPEDS survey data for Western Nevada College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024