Nursing at Great Basin College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Great Basin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Great Basin College is in Elko, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 nursing degrees were granted at Great Basin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Many students take online classes at Great Basin College. Among 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Great Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Great Basin College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #198 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #546 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1420 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #198 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #546 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1420 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Great Basin College
Students who complete Great Basin College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,244 |
| 2 years | $70,009 |
| 3 years | $72,436 |
| 4 years | $71,020 |
| 5 years | $103,512 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Great Basin College report median earnings of $71,020, compared with $58,838 for all Great Basin College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Great Basin College is $22,257.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Great Basin College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Great Basin College are 94% women (32) and 6% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Great Basin College
Among the 26 associate’s nursing graduates at Great Basin College, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Great Basin College
Of the 8 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Great Basin College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Great Basin College
The Nursing program at Great Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Great Basin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.