General Studies at Western Nevada College
If you are interested in studying General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Nevada College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Nevada College sits in Carson City, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 general studies graduations were recorded at Western Nevada College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Nevada College
Many students take online classes at Western Nevada College. Among 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) studied exclusively online and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Studies graduates at Western Nevada College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Studies graduates at Western Nevada College are 51% women (31) and 49% men (30).
General Studies Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Among the 61 associate’s general studies graduates at Western Nevada College, 51% were women (31) and 49% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the General Studies program at Western Nevada College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.