Nursing at Western Nevada College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Western Nevada College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Nevada College is in Carson City, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 nursing degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College.
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Studying Online at Western Nevada College
Many students take online classes at Western Nevada College. Of 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) studied exclusively online and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Nevada College
Use these rankings to compare Western Nevada College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #134 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #620 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #826 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Nevada College
Graduates of Western Nevada College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,457 |
| 2 years | $69,617 |
| 4 years | $79,779 |
| 5 years | $90,729 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Western Nevada College earn a median of $79,779, compared with $48,942 for all Western Nevada College graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Western Nevada College is $19,897.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Western Nevada College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Western Nevada College are 81% women (42) and 19% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Among the 52 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Nevada College, 81% were women (42) and 19% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Western Nevada College
The Nursing program at Western Nevada College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 52 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Western Nevada College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.