Physical Sciences at Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Western Nevada College graduates in physical sciences earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Nevada College Compares for Physical Sciences
All 24 colleges reporting physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $77,477 | $71,262 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $76,889 | $70,721 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $67,944 | $59,633 | #4 | $27,136 |
| 4 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $62,142 | $59,146 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | $61,575 | $63,908 | #3 | $27,007 |
| 6 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,723 | $54,344 | #13 | — |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,243 | $56,387 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,734 | $57,711 | #11 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $50,871 | $48,419 | #14 | $27,203 |
| 10 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #6 | — |
Other Majors at Western Nevada College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,014 | $82,312 | #103 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,147 | $32,453 | #527 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Nevada College physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,007 one year after graduating and $61,575 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Nevada College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, Western Nevada College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at Western Nevada College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.