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Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,900 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$8,471
cheaper than 51% of comparable schools
Completion rate
43.9%
Median debt at completion
$15,750
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,289
earns ~$4,638.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Great Basin College is a public institution in Elko, NV, that mainly awards certificates. It serves around 1,900 students, with 22.8% receiving Pell Grants. Programs range from electrical installation to practical nursing and engineering technologies.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,471, while the median student debt at completion is reported as $15,750. The school's completion rate is 43.9%, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer-outs may not be fully counted. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $39,289.

Net price is 1% above the Nevada median ($8,392) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 2% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 42 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$64,493
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$40,467
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$28,598
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policyassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Special Education and Teachingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesassociate degreenot reported
Science Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Real Estateundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Great Basin College offer and at what credential levels?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in electrical installation, vehicle repair, precision metal working, allied health professions, and practical nursing. It also offers associate degrees in precision metal working, allied health professions, and mechanical engineering related technologies, plus 41 more programs.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the mechanical engineering program?
For mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians, the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $64,493.
How many students typically finish their studies at this school?
The reported completion rate is 43.9%. Remember that for public community colleges, this number may undercount students who transfer to other institutions.
Is Great Basin College a public or private school?
Great Basin College is a public school located in Elko, NV.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $15,750. Do not compare this total debt figure to the average annual net price of $8,471, as those represent different timeframes and financial situations.

Other options in Nevada

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas$6,61525.3%$38,087
Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno$8,31242.7%$44,573
Western Nevada CollegeCarson City$12,73235.3%$41,987
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 182306. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.