by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Western Nevada College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
With 18 students per faculty member, Western Nevada College is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Western Nevada College employs 98% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Western Nevada College offers 24 majors with reported completions across 14 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Western Nevada College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Western Nevada College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 308 |
| Precision Metal Working | 166 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 136 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 67 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 57 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Western Nevada College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at Western Nevada College in more detail: