Western Nevada College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,465

2.42% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,793

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,188

28.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.6%

126 Graduates

About

Western Nevada College is a higher education institution located in Carson City, NV. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Nevada College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (220 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (102 degrees), and General Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, 1,073 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Nevada College. 48.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (619 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Nevada College is $3,465, which is $−8,726 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Nevada College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 145 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Nevada College is $3,465, which is $8,727 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,793.

In 2023, 36% of undergraduate students attending Western Nevada College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,465

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western Nevada College was $3,465. The cost of tuition at Western Nevada College is $−8,727 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Nevada College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,793

2023 Value

2.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western Nevada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,793. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western Nevada College grew by 2.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Nevada College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,950

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Nevada College was of $13,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.23% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 28.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Nevada College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Western Nevada College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.3% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Nevada College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Nevada College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 145 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Nevada College had a total enrollment of 4,188 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Nevada College is 1,185 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,003. This means that 28.3% of students enrolled at Western Nevada College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Nevada College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.1% White, 29.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.16% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.525% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Nevada College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Nevada College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,188 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Nevada College is 1,185 and the part-time enrollment is 3,003. This means that 28.3% of students enrolled at Western Nevada College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Nevada College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,223 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,228 enrolled students
Two or More Races
300 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Nevada College is 53.1% White, 29.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.16% Two or More Races, 2.82% Asian, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.84% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.525% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 fewer women than men received degrees from Western Nevada College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Nevada College is white (619 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Nevada College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (220 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Sciences (102 degrees) and General Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Nevada College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (102 degrees awarded), Precision Production (124 degrees), and Construction (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nevada College are Other managers (117,952 people), Postsecondary teachers (85,987 people), Software developers (82,753 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,396 people), and Other Physical Scientists (67,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Nevada College in 2023 are Physical Sciences (102 degrees awarded), Precision Production (124 degrees), Construction (78 degrees), Engineering Technologies (65 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (79 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nevada College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Western Nevada College are Physical Sciences (102 degrees awarded), Precision Production (124 degrees), Construction (78 degrees), Engineering Technologies (65 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (79 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nevada College are Elementary & secondary schools (169,264 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (169,002 people), Construction (128,595 people), Computer Systems Design (108,857 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (94,315 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Nevada College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
220 degrees awarded
Physical Sciences
102 degrees awarded
General Studies
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Nevada College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 220 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Nevada College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

550

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

523

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 550 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nevada College, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (523).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Nevada College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nevada College in Welding Technology, which is 9.64 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nevada College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.15 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Nevada College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.17% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
619 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
278 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Nevada College is white (619 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

5.87% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
316 degrees awarded
White Male
303 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Nevada College is white female (316 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (303 degrees).

Operations

Western Nevada College has an endowment valued at nearly $316k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.62M (512%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Western Nevada College had a total salary expenditure of 33M. Western Nevada College employs 31 Professors, 27 Instructors. Most academics at Western Nevada College are Female Professor (17), Male Instructor (16), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nevada College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 22 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$316k

2023 Endowment

2.27%

growth from 2022

Western Nevada College has an endowment valued at about $316k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Nevada College grew 2.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Nevada College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16M

2023 Salaries

7.93%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western Nevada College paid a median of $16M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($33M) and a 7.93% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.78% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western Nevada College paid a total of $4.64M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Nevada College were Professor with 31 employees, and Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nevada College were Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Nevada College was Female Professor with 17 employees, Male Instructor with 16 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Nevada College.

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