Western Nevada College — College Profile

About

Western Nevada College in Carson City is best known for offering affordable, high-value pathways to four-year universities alongside robust career and technical training. The institution excels in health sciences—highlighted by its highly regarded nursing program—as well as hands-on vocational fields like industrial technology, welding, and automotive mechanics. WNC fosters a welcoming, supportive culture where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction catering to both traditional students and working adults. Uniquely for a community college, the campus features the Jack C. Davis Observatory and runs a distinguished Jump Start College program that enables local high school students to earn an associate degree prior to high school graduation.

Wikipedia:Western Nevada College (WNC) is a public college with its main campus in Carson City, Nevada, United States. There are additional campuses in Fallon and Minden, and WNC centers in Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Smith Valley and Yerington, as well as degree programs in five correctional institutions. Along with several certificate programs, the college offers a number of different associate and bachelor degrees. As of 2026, WNC had about 4,188 students.

Location

Carson City, NV, 89703-7399 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

SMF · Sacramento

103 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$20,248

Out-of-state COA

$28,914

Avg net price

$12,732

In-state tuition

$4,168

Out-of-state tuition

$12,834

Books & supplies

$940/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,678

$30–48k

$11,828

$48–75k

$14,359

$75–110k

$15,074

$110k+

$13,645

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

39%

Transfer-out rate

10%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

44%

Transferred

19%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

36%

Median earnings (6yr)

$36,917

Median earnings (10yr)

$41,987

Median debt

$10,500

Monthly loan payment

$111

Debt range (25th–75th)

$4,000–$20,709

Debt (90th percentile)

$36,460

Student Body

Men 40%Women 60%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

18%

First-generation

54%

Median family income

$20,639

Independent students

59%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

26.0

Part-time students

61%

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

34%

Black

Asian

Two or more

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$36,917

10 years after entry

$41,987

Business Administration, Management and Operations10

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection1

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Institutional

Endowment

$341,000

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$9,883/mo

Instructional spend/student