Great Basin College
Public certificate school in Elko, NV that costs an average of $9,357 a year after financial aid and graduates 48% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,357
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
48%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,942
PublicTown (remote)1,900 undergraduates
Cost of Great Basin College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,215 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,200 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,347 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,008 |
| Books and supplies | $1,670 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,357 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,339 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,054 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,459 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,476 |
| $110,001+ | $15,215 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Great Basin College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $48,994 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,942 |
| Rank in Nevada (earnings) | 4th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $179 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.6% |
Majors and programs at Great Basin College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 34 | $81,570 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $38,432 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 47 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 110 | $73,903 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 104 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 48 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 185 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 232 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 40 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 19 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 41 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $80,717 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 167 | $38,601 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 72 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Human Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 36 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 3 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 55 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Nevada
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Career College | Las Vegas | $15,186 | — | $35,873 |
| Advanced Training Institute | Las Vegas | — | — | $54,970 |
| United Education Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | $29,242 | — | $36,742 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno | $4,948 | — | $48,737 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | $39,025 | — | $44,191 |
| Nevada Career Institute | Las Vegas | $57,259 | — | $46,721 |
| Casal Institute of Nevada | Las Vegas | $12,931 | — | $34,343 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | $26,855 | — | $55,919 |
About Great Basin College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Elko, NV |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,900 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | gbcnv.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Great Basin College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,215 a year (tuition and fees: $4,200 in-state, $15,347 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,357 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,339.
How much do Great Basin College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,942 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 20 similar colleges in Nevada. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($81,570 a year after graduation).
What is Great Basin College's graduation rate?
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.