Graduation Rates and Salaries for Western Nevada College Students

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

19% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,700 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Western Nevada College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$28,900 per year
after 7 years	$30,100 per year
after 8 years	$34,400 per year
after 9 years	$31,000 per year
after 10 years	$33,700 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Western Nevada College students who are working and no longer in school is $33,700, which is 2% below the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$11,316

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

16%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$117 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

30% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your WNC student loan debt, explore your options.

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

Last updated February 24, 2024

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