Social Science Degree

Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer social science degrees.

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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 Social Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Basin College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).