Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is a public four-year institution located in Carson City, Nevada, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 4,927 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 27.75 out of 100. Its completion rate is 37% (IPEDS 2023).

Western Nevada College offers certificate and associate degree programs across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and information technology. Manufacturing and trades programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at multiple certificate levels. Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Additional programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Building/Construction Site Management at the associate level.

Located in Nevada's state capital, Western Nevada College serves Carson City and the surrounding western Nevada region. Its manufacturing and construction program offerings reflect the area's growing industrial economy, while its nursing and EMT credentials address regional healthcare workforce needs.