What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides undergraduate certificates in HVAC/R maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Allied Health professions, and Precision Metal Working, plus 33 more programs.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate for the institution is 35.3%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools rather than graduating immediately.

Is this a public or private school?

Western Nevada College is a public school located in Carson City, NV.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $10,500. This is less than the total cost of attendance over a typical two-year period, as the average annual net price is $12,732.

How many students rely on Pell Grants?

Seventeen point five percent (17.5%) of students at Western Nevada College receive Pell Grants.

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Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,910 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$12,732

cheaper than 25% of comparable schools

Completion rate

35.3%

Median debt at completion

$10,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$41,987

earns ~$3,297.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Western Nevada College is a public institution in Carson City, NV, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 1,910 students, it offers trade training in electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and vehicle repair alongside many other programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,732, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $10,500. The school's completion rate is 35.3%, a figure that does not account for students who transfer out of public community colleges. Ten years after entry, graduates typically see median earnings of $41,987.

Net price is 52% above the Nevada median ($8,392) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	associate degree	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 31 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$69,617
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	$35,060
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$26,353
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
American Sign Language	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Physical Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Physical Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Construction Trades, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	associate degree	not reported
Mechanics and Repairers, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Real Estate	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides undergraduate certificates in HVAC/R maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Allied Health professions, and Precision Metal Working, plus 33 more programs.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate for the institution is 35.3%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools rather than graduating immediately.
Is this a public or private school?: Western Nevada College is a public school located in Carson City, NV.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $10,500. This is less than the total cost of attendance over a typical two-year period, as the average annual net price is $12,732.
How many students rely on Pell Grants?: Seventeen point five percent (17.5%) of students at Western Nevada College receive Pell Grants.

Other options in Nevada

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas	$6,615	25.3%	$38,087
Great Basin College	Elko	$8,471	43.9%	$39,289
Truckee Meadows Community College	Reno	$8,312	42.7%	$44,573

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 182564. 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.