Western Nevada College
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:
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Carson City
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Fallon
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Minden
Apart from these 3 campuses, WNC also has centres in:
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Fernley
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Hawthorne
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Lovelock
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Smith Valley
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Yerington
WNC offers a number of associate degrees and certificate programs in Course Topics 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.
Profile of Western Nevada CollegeThe 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.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Western Nevada College Selectivity
Its open admissions system makes Western Nevada College an attractive choice for many applicants.
FacultyThe 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.
Student Enrolment
In 2007, the school had 4, 820 students enrolled (2, 549 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Western Nevada College are 40 years old or older.
Western Nevada College Tuition and AffordabilityThe school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
Western Nevada College Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 207 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, American Sign Language | | Business and Management | 68 | business, accounting, business management, accounting technology | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse | | Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police, corrections | | Medical Support and Technology | 14 | surgical tech | | Production Trades | 9 | machinist, welding | | Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider | | Law | 8 | legal assistant | | Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art | | Mathematics | 7 | mathematics | | Science and Laboratory Technician | 6 | science tech | | Education and Teaching | 5 | education of hearing impaired | | Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer programming | | Science | 3 | geology | | Engineering | 3 | engineering | | Engineering Technician | 3 | electronics tech | | Construction Trades | 2 | building inspection and management | | Mechanics and Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics | | Art Studies | 1 | art studies | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Contact: Western Nevada CollegeWestern Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
General Phone: (775) 445-3000
http: //www.wnc.edu
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