Health Professions at Western Nevada College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Western Nevada College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV.
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Online Class Availability at Western Nevada College
Distance learning is available at Western Nevada College. Of 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) studied exclusively online and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Nevada College
Use these rankings to compare Western Nevada College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #180 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #221 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #977 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #999 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Nevada College
Those who finish Western Nevada College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,457 |
| 2 years | $69,617 |
| 4 years | $79,779 |
| 5 years | $90,729 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Western Nevada College report median earnings of $79,779, compared with $48,942 for all Western Nevada College graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Western Nevada College is $19,897.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Western Nevada College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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