by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Western Nevada College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors WNC offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Western Nevada College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,056 undergraduate (2,056 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Western Nevada College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,028 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 308 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 166 |
| Physical Sciences, General. | 136 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 67 |
Few Western Nevada College majors report graduate salaries; the highest among them, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing., averages roughly $70,457.
The majors at Western Nevada College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,028 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
308 | $28,160 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
166 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General. | 136 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
57 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
52 | $70,457 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. |
10 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Project Management. |
67 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 17 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
57 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. · Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
10 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
15 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. |
14 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 11 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
17 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Technology/Technician. · Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
6 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Deaf Studies. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ American Sign Language (ASL). |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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