• Control: Public
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
  • Institution: 4 Year
  • Enrollment: 3,000-9,999

2023 Recognition Categories

  • Mission & Pride
  • Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness
  • Confidence in Senior Leadership

What makes your college a great place to work?

President's Statement

Western Nevada College is a great place to work because we are here to support student access and success in the variety of educational programs we offer to our community. Each member of the college comes to work each day to make things happen with a "can do" attitude and sleeves rolled up! Our leadership team values, and empowers, each employee in the work they do. Go Wildcats!

Employee Comment

There is a sense of togetherness and comradery on campus between staff, students and faculty. Everyone is willing to help each other and make sure we provide the best possible environment across departments, institution-wide.

Vital Statistics

    Employee Counts

  • Full-time Administrators: 67
  • Full-time Faculty: 60
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: 43
  • Adjunct Faculty: 192

    Average Annual Salary

  • Full-time Administrators: $64,416
  • Full-time Faculty: $70,498
  • Full-time Exempt Professional Staff: $65,058
  • Full-time Non-exempt Staff: $64,038

    Voluntary Turnover Rate

  • Full-time Faculty: 12%
  • Full-time Staff: 18%
  • 1 Year Recognized

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