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Western Nevada College is a public community college, which was originally known as the Western Nevada Community College. It was established in 1971, and after being granted approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, the name was changed to Western Nevada College in July of 2007. The college’s campuses are located in:
Apart from these 3 campuses, WNC also has centers in:
WNC offers a number of associate degrees and certificate programs in areas of study like business and computer technology, communications and fine arts, technology, nursing and allied health, science, mathematics, engineering, social science, education, humanities and public service.
Western Nevada College’s athletics teams are known as the Wildcats. They participate in sports like baseball and softball. Its baseball team has won a number of conference and district championships.
The campus of Western Nevada College is in Carson City, NV, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Western Nevada College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Western Nevada College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Western Nevada College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,820 students enrolled (2,437 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Western Nevada College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
General Phone: (775) 445-3000
http://www.wnc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 229 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, American Sign Language |
| Business and Management | 63 | business, accounting, business management, accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | surgical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | education of hearing impaired |
| Construction Trades | 7 | building inspection and management, construction trades |
| Science | 6 | geology, physics, biophysics |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care provider |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 5 | science tech |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist, welding |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical records tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
| Music | 1 | various music studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Nevada College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 418 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Western Nevada College had a total enrollment of 4,820 students (2,437 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 93% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Carson City, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,628 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Western Nevada College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1036300)
Western Nevada College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $77,847 | 21 | $75,455 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $60,808 | 10 | $59,834 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $73,465 | 31 | $70,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Construction Trades, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biophysics
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Nevada College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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