Great Basin College

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Accredited

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Open

Enrollment

$3,855

Avg. Tuition

3,836

Total Students

Rural

Elko, NV

Founded 1967

44 acres

About Great Basin College

Great Basin College is a public institution in Elko, Nevada, specializing in career and technical education for rural communities. It offers a variety of certificates, associate, and bachelor's degrees designed to meet the workforce demands of the regional mining and healthcare industries.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Diesel Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 48 weeks
Tuition: $3,855

Welding Technology

Certificate of Achievement

Duration: 9 months
Tuition: $3,855

Electrical Systems Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $3,855

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Skills Certificate

Duration: 6 weeks
Tuition: $4,500

Nursing (AAS)

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $7,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
11:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

$10

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Placement testing (Accuplacer)
  • 18 years of age or older
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,855
Books & Supplies $1,670
Equipment Fees $200
Estimated Total $5,725

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Maintenance Training Cooperative (MTC) Scholarship
  • Nevada Promise Scholarship
  • Millennium Scholarship

Graduate Outcomes

52%

Graduation Rate

90%

Job Placement Rate

95%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$45,000

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Nevada Gold MinesBarrick GoldNewmontNortheastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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