Health Sciences & Services at Western Nevada College
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Western Nevada College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Nevada College sits in Carson City, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Nevada College
Online coursework is an option at Western Nevada College. Of 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) studied exclusively online and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Western Nevada College
Rankings can help you compare Western Nevada College’s Health Sciences & Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 478 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 89 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 471 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Nevada College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Nevada College are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Of the 5 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Western Nevada College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Western Nevada College
The Health Sciences & Services program at Western Nevada College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Western Nevada College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.