by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Truckee Meadows Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Truckee Meadows Community College measures up.
Truckee Meadows Community College is ranked #363 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Nevada, it ranks #2 of 15 for value.
Among the majors Truckee Meadows Community College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | #4 of 75 |
| Dental | #4 of 75 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | #5 of 75 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #70 of 1,275 |
Read the full Truckee Meadows Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Truckee Meadows Community College is ranked #9 out of #17 in Nevada for quality and #2 out of #15 for Nevada value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Truckee Meadows Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Truckee Meadows Community College is ranked #363 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Truckee Meadows Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Truckee Meadows Community College costs about $12,552. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $50,209 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,379 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,312 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,552 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $50,209 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Truckee Meadows Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Truckee Meadows Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,209 | #363 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,248 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,209 | #2 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,248 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Truckee Meadows Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,229 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,191 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,294 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,379 |
| Over $110K | $15,874 |
About 40% of Truckee Meadows Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,859 per year. Get more details on the Truckee Meadows Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Truckee Meadows Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.