by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WNCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for health professions at WNCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 60 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 19 |
| Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Nebraska Community College conferred 60 associate’s degrees in health professions.
WNCC ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,556 | $3,855 |
| Fees | $555 | $555 |
Learn more about WNCC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at WNCC are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Nebraska Community College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WNCC conferred 14 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
WNCC conferred 11 associate’s completions in pre-nursing studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
WNCC granted 10 associate’s completions in health information/medical records technology/technician in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
WNCC awarded 6 associate’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
WNCC awarded 5 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
WNCC granted 4 associate’s degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (75%).
WNCC granted 4 associate’s completions in mental and social health services and allied professions, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
WNCC conferred 3 associate’s degrees in pre-physical therapy studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
WNCC granted 1 associate’s degree in clinical/medical laboratory technician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WNCC granted 1 associate’s completion in pre-dentistry studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.
WNCC granted 1 associate’s completion in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Nebraska Community College handed out 19 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
WNCC is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at WNCC are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Nebraska Community College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WNCC granted 18 undergraduate certificate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
WNCC granted 1 undergraduate certificate degree in health and medical administrative services, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Nebraska Community College handed out 8 certificate degrees in health professions.
WNCC is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a certificate degree in health professions from WNCC were women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at WNCC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Nebraska Community College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WNCC conferred 7 certificate degrees in blood bank technology specialist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (57%).
WNCC awarded 1 certificate completion in health information/medical records technology/technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
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