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Great Basin College
Elko, Nevada · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 · Phone: (775) 327-2228 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Great Basin College is a public trade school in Elko, Nevada, offering CNA classes, EMT training, and electrician programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Great Basin College is $15,750 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,289; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 70.4% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Great Basin College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $36,940 | $45,490 | $47,990 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,060 | $37,560 | $48,850 |
| Electricians | $46,110 | $73,570 | $96,550 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,530 | $61,520 | $76,670 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $33,500 | $48,290 | $73,790 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,990 | $50,300 | $65,160 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $65,710 | $82,910 | $103,830 |
| Machinists | $39,420 | $53,050 | $62,830 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 126 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 78 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 52 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Great Basin College is a public trade and career school in Elko, Nevada. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and it holds accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The campus awards 12 program families, most heavily in CNA classes (126 completers), EMT & paramedic training (79 completers), and electrician schools (52 completers), alongside welding, auto mechanics, medical billing and coding, radiology technology, and CNC machining.
Federal data reports a state average completion rate of 70.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $15,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,289. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a share of lower-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 1,900, with 321 trade program completers reflected in the data.
Located in a remote town setting, Great Basin College may suit students seeking short, focused credentials in healthcare, emergency services, or skilled trades rather than a traditional four-year path; whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format details not included here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Great Basin College offers 12 program families, most notably CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and electrician schools, along with welding, auto mechanics, medical billing and coding, radiology technology, and CNC machining.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 22.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.4%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $15,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,289, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (775) 327-2228 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Great Basin College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for federal financial aid, as confirmed here by Title IV participation.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm schedules for programs like CNA, EMT, or electrician training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and check federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182306.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact Great Basin College directly to ask about requirements for programs such as EMT or radiology technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Great Basin College by phone at (775) 327-2228 or through its website at https://www.gbcnv.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.