by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Truckee Meadows Community College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Truckee Meadows Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 5,580 undergraduate (5,580 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Truckee Meadows Community College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,790 |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. | 296 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 292 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 262 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 237 |
The following majors at Truckee Meadows Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $67,607 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $50,968 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $38,744 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $31,324 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | $28,628 |
Browse every major at Truckee Meadows Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,790 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. |
292 | $50,968 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
237 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Hematology Technology/Technician. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
66 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
60 | $67,607 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
57 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 21 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
15 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. |
14 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist. |
13 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetics/Dietitian. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
296 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
14 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 262 | $28,628 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 124 | $38,744 |
| Real Estate. | 56 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
21 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
13 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems and Services, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
195 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
62 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
49 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. |
38 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 8 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
150 | $31,324 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
144 | NA |
| Precision Production, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
70 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
15 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. |
83 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ History Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
45 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
36 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
11 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
2 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 45 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
6 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts and Related Services. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture. | 6 | NA |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management. |
4 | NA |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Physical Fitness Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Human Development and Family Studies, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
2 | NA |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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