Nursing at Great Basin College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Great Basin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Great Basin College is in Elko, NV.
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Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Many students take online classes at Great Basin College. Among 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Great Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Great Basin College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #198 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #546 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1420 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #198 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #546 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1420 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Great Basin College
Students who complete Great Basin College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,244 |
| 2 years | $70,009 |
| 3 years | $72,436 |
| 4 years | $71,020 |
| 5 years | $103,512 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Great Basin College report median earnings of $71,020, compared with $58,838 for all Great Basin College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Great Basin College is $22,257.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Great Basin College
The Nursing program at Great Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Great Basin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.