by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WNC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physical science.
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The bachelor's program at WNC was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical science list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WNC paid an average of $243 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $116 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,465 | $11,564 |
| Fees | $455 | $455 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
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Online degrees for the WNC physical science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WNC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 physical science majors earned their associate's degree from WNC. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Nevada College with a associate's in physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |