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Career College of Northern Nevada

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Sparks, Nevada, Career College of Northern Nevada is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Career College of Northern Nevada is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Career College of Northern Nevada is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Career College of Northern Nevada is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Career College of Northern Nevada emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Career College of Northern Nevada suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2019 admitted students

100%
The most popular programs at Career College of Northern Nevada are Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Information Technology, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Information Technology

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $29,252
Books and Supplies $3,061
Total Cost $32,313

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $30,308
Books and Supplies $5,131
Total Cost $35,439

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Career College of Northern Nevada received on average $3,427 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,427
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 126 61% $3,235 $407,580
Other Federal Grant 128 62% $3,344 $427,980
State Grant/Scholarships 2 1% $7,045 $14,089
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $3,500 $3,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 130 63% $3,427 $445,569

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Career College of Northern Nevada students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Career College of Northern Nevada students is 59.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.8%.

59.1%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 55.1% 38 students
  • hispanic 64.7% 44 students

Service Offerings

Career College of Northern Nevada provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Career College of Northern Nevada offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)