Engineering Technologies at Western Nevada College
WNC is located in Carson City, Nevada and approximately 3,495 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering Technologies section at the bottom of this page.
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WNC Engineering Technologies Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Engineering Tech (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Engineering Tech
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Engineering Tech Student Demographics at WNC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Western Nevada College.
WNC Engineering Technologies Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in engineering tech at WNC are white. Around 60% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree. WNC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in engineering tech graduates 7% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Nevada College with a associate's in engineering tech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Engineering Technologies
If you plan to be a engineering tech 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 |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 5 |
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Careers That Engineering Tech Grads May Go Into
A degree in engineering tech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 5,200 | $46,270 |
| Construction Managers | 4,280 | $94,350 |
| Software Applications Developers | 3,900 | $105,640 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 3,540 | $39,850 |
| Cost Estimators | 1,900 | $66,650 |
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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