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Great Basin College

1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801-3348, USA

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Great Basin College award
US ranking
position: 1515
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: N/A
Median alumni salary: $47,529
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Great Basin College?

Graduation rates at Great Basin College reflect some challenges for students completing their programs. The overall graduation rate stands at 52%, placing the college in the bottom 40% nationally. When examining gender differences, male students graduate at a slightly higher rate of 59%, ranking in the top 40%, while female students graduate at a lower rate of 45%, which is in the bottom 20%.

The rates for completing a degree within four and six years are notably low. Only 4% of students finish their program within four years, and a mere 9% graduate within six years. Both figures fall within the bottom 5% nationally, indicating significant difficulties in timely completion at the institution.

Retention rates, an important factor influencing graduation, are also quite low. Great Basin College retains just 57% of its students from one year to the next, positioning the college in the bottom 10% of retention rates nationwide.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Great Basin College?

Graduates from Great Basin College who complete degrees in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing tend to have the highest earning potential, with average earnings reported at $72,244. This suggests that careers in nursing-related fields may offer more substantial financial rewards for students after graduation.

Other degrees such as Business Administration, Management and Operations also show promising income prospects, with average earnings around $50,695. This indicates that students pursuing business-related programs may find competitive opportunities in the workforce.

Great Basin College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 52%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 4%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 9%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Great Basin College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Data not available

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Great Basin College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

011

Education

23124

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

41115

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

314

English Language and Literature/Letters

12315

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

123

Social Sciences

8311

Visual and Performing Arts

202

Health Professions and Related Programs

28230

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

14317

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