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- School Code: 697700
- Phone: (775) 784-1110
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
75%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
100FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,129Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Real Estate Classes
The real estate program at Great Basin College prepares students for careers as a real estate clerk, property manager, appraiser, assessor, agent, or broker. The program focuses on developing, buying, selling, appraising, and managing property. Program courses include: land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer real estate classes.
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Great Basin College
North Virginia Street, Reno, NV
Great Basin College is situated in Elko, Nevada, USA. Opened in 1967 as Elko Community college, it later changed its name to Northern Nevada Community College and then to its present name .Great Basin has it main campus in Elko where it also has halls for the resident population. The college has a number of branches in the states of Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca plus there are multiple satellite centers across rural Nevadas.
The college offers 2 year and 4 year courses in multiple disciplines ranging from accountancy, agriculture, business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, English language, industrial technology, mathematics, medical transcription, nursing and many more.
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Courses range from complete fast track learning programs to weekend college programs to online courses. The school size is about 3600 approximate students which has a male / female mix of 34:66.
The undergrad course charges $2700 for tuitions for in- state students. Room boarding and books cost an additional $7000. The figures are for 2012-2013.
Great Basin College is especially popular among the working community who prefer to take online classes. These courses are quite cheap and offer the flexibility of weekend study. The staff of the college deserves a special mention as they are very friendly and take a lot of time to guide students when required.
All in all Great Basin is a wonderful place to jumpstart your career if you are quite undecided about which stream to pursue. The variety of courses available means you have a lot of choice. It helps you to prepare for university life, if you are planning to get one ahead.
Students Enrolled in the Real Estate Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Basin College offers a less than one year certificate program in real estate.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
White | 8 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Real Estate program at Great Basin College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, property, real estate, and community association managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Reno, NV
- Total Employment: 630
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.74
- Average Annual Salary: $55620
Assessors
Description
Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, assessors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Reno, NV
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.71
- Average Annual Salary: $70130
Real Estate Brokers
Description
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, real estate brokers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.8% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Great Basin College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Great Basin College may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance