Registered Nursing at Great Basin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out 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 located in Elko, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 registered nursing degrees were awarded 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%) studied exclusively online and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Great Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Great Basin College’s Registered 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 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #193 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1382 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 13 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #193 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1382 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Great Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Great Basin College are 94% women (32) and 6% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Great Basin College
Among the 26 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Great Basin College, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Great Basin College
Among the 8 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Great Basin College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Great Basin College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.