Construction Trades at Western Nevada College
If you plan to study construction trades, take a look at what Western Nevada College has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WNC is located in Carson City, Nevada and approximately 3,495 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students received a bachelor's degree in construction trades from WNC.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Construction Trades section at the bottom of this page.
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WNC Construction Trades Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Construction Trades (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Construction Trades
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Trades
WNC Construction Trades Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the construction trades progam at WNC compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The construction trades major at WNC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Construction Trades. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Construction Trades Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Most Focused Construction Trades Basic Certificate Schools | 69 |
| Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Schools | 70 |
| Most Focused Construction Trades Schools | 276 |
| Most Popular Construction Trades Undergraduate Certificate Schools | 518 |
Construction Trades Student Demographics at WNC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction trades majors at Western Nevada College.
WNC Construction Trades Associate’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Nevada College with a associate's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
WNC Construction Trades Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 27% more racial-ethnic minorities in its construction trades bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Nevada College with a bachelor's in construction trades.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
WNC also has a doctoral program available in construction trades. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Construction Trades
If you plan to be a construction trades major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Nevada College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Building Management & Inspection | 7 |
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Careers That Construction Trades Grads May Go Into
A degree in construction trades can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NV, the home state for Western Nevada College.
| Occupation | Jobs in NV | Average Salary in NV |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers | 15,870 | $45,880 |
| Carpenters | 10,700 | $53,140 |
| Electricians | 6,420 | $62,420 |
| Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors | 5,530 | $70,260 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 4,860 | $55,600 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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