Great Basin College

What Great Basin College does

Great Basin College (GBC) is a regionally accredited public community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), founded in 1967 in Elko and serving more than 3,800 students across 86,000+ square miles of rural Nevada. It operates five physical campuses — Elko (the main residential campus), Winnemucca, Ely, Pahrump, and Battle Mountain — supplemented by interactive video and Canvas-based WebCampus distance education. The institution delivers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees organized into four pillars: Career and Technical Education (diesel, welding, electrical, industrial maintenance, manufacturing machining, instrumentation, CDL, and the incoming EV systems program), Health Sciences (nursing, EMS, radiologic sciences, sonography, medical assisting, CNA), Behavioral Health (human services, social work, substance abuse counseling), and general academic transfer pathways.

GBC's core delivery platform is the Canvas-based WebCampus LMS integrated with NSHE student administration systems, multi-factor authentication, eduuroam wireless, and supporting tools such as Brainfuse tutoring, BetterMynd teletherapy, Read&Write accessibility software, and SkillsMatch/Sokanu career assessment. The curriculum embeds third-party industry certifications — ASE, AWS, NCCER, NIMS, Kubota TECH, and NC3 credentials — directly into credit-bearing programs at no additional student cost, which differentiates its CTE offerings from typical community college programs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees scaled by residency status (Nevada resident, non-resident, WUE, international) and course level (lower vs. upper division), supplemented by state appropriations, government workforce grants (e.g., WINN $630,962, Nevada Tech Hub $402,870), private corporate donations (e.g., Sawtooth Mining $7,500, General Motors $100,000), and continuing education non-credit courses. Customer segments span traditional college students, high school dual-credit participants, adult and non-traditional learners, industry employers participating in curriculum alignment, and international students. GBC reports a 96% graduate employment rate, 40+ areas of study, and an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio as core operational metrics.

Name

Great Basin College

Legal name

Great Basin College

Website

https://gbcnv.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Great Basin College is a public NSHE community college founded in 1967 in Elko, Nevada, serving 3,800+ students across 86,000+ square miles through five campuses and online WebCampus delivery. It offers CTE, health sciences, and behavioral health programs with embedded industry certifications for rural Nevada learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education services
• Career technical training
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Elko

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: GBC generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to students for credit-bearing courses. Tuition rates vary by residency status (Nevada resident, non-resident, WUE) and course level (lower division vs. upper division). Additional fees include registration fees and technology fees per credit.
2. Grants and Funding: GBC receives grant funding from government and private sources to expand workforce development programs. Recent examples include $402,870 Nevada Tech Hub Round 2 funding for EV systems training and $630,962 WINN funding for CDL training expansion.
3. Private Donations: Corporate donations support specific programs, such as Sawtooth Mining's $7,500 donation to the Winnemucca Diesel Technology program for advanced diesel diagnostic tools.
4. Continuing Education: Non-credit professional development and continuing education courses provide revenue through course fees separate from traditional academic tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Great Basin College is a public community college that delivers postsecondary education through certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across multiple campuses serving rural Nevada. Programs emphasize career and technical education, health sciences, and behavioral health, supported by online and in-person instructional delivery.

Product overview

Great Basin College is a regionally accredited public higher education institution serving rural Nevada with campuses in Elko, Winnemucca, Ely, Pahrump, and Battle Mountain. The institution operates as a portfolio of educational service offerings organized into four main pillars: Career and Technical Education (CTE), Health Sciences, Behavioral Health, and Student Support Services. CTE programs include Diesel Technology, Electrical Systems, Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation, Welding, Manufacturing Machining, CDL Training, and the newly launched EV Systems Training. Health Sciences encompasses Nursing, EMS/Paramedic, Radiologic Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant/CNA, and related programs. Behavioral Health includes Human Services, Social Work, and Addiction Counseling credentials. Student support infrastructure includes WebCampus (Canvas LMS) for online education, Academic Success Center for tutoring and testing, Career Services with SkillsMatch and Sokanu tools, Mental Wellness via BetterMynd teletherapy, and Accessibility Services with Read&Write software. The institution also operates a CTE College Credit program for high school dual enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year undergraduate degrees across multiple academic disciplines, including arts and sciences and career-oriented majors, intended for students entering the workforce or preparing to transfer to four-year institutions.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate degrees offered at GBC, typically in fields such as nursing and other workforce-aligned disciplines, designed for students who wish to remain in rural Nevada while completing a baccalaureate.
• Certificate Programs Short-term, industry-recognized credentials focused on specific occupational skills, including skilled trades and technical fields.
• Health Sciences Programs Specialized training in nursing and other allied health fields, including behavioral health programming, intended to address regional healthcare workforce shortages.
• Career and Technical Education Programs Vocational and technical training programs focused on workforce entry and advancement in skilled trades and applied technology occupations.
• WebCampus Online Courses Online course delivery through the WebCampus platform, allowing students to complete degree requirements remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of GBC graduates are employed after completing their programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sawtooth MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSawtooth Mining is the exclusive contract miner for Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass project near Winnemucca. Partnered with GBC to offer training and development opportunities for its employees, strengthening the workforce pipeline for the region. Donated $7,500 to support the Winnemucca Diesel Technology program, providing advanced diesel diagnostic tools that mirror industry equipment.
• Nevada Gold MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor mining company partnering with GBC on workforce development initiatives including Women in CTE & Mining Rocks events, SkillsUSA welding competitions as volunteer judges, and support for the Nevada Gold Mines Welding Technology Lab located on the Elko campus.
• Lithium AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining company developing the Thacker Pass project, partnering with GBC through Sawtooth Mining for workforce pipeline development. GBC aligns training with needs of industry partners like Lithium Americas supporting the lithium loop and electrification of mining sector.
• Pilot Thomas LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transportation and logistics employer expressing strong support for GBC CDL training expansion, citing current and projected hiring needs for CDL-licensed drivers.
• Redi ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employer supporting GBC CDL training expansion citing hiring needs for commercial drivers.
• Capurro TruckingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional trucking company supporting GBC CDL training expansion.
• Wells PropaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional propane company supporting GBC CDL training expansion.
• KubotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC is a proud partner of Kubota TECH to train technicians of tomorrow by incorporating Kubota-centered curriculum in the Diesel Technology program. Students gain access to internship programs with sponsoring dealerships and skills in hydraulics, electrical operations, power trains, air conditioning and precision planting technologies.
• NORCATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC-NORCAT Mine Skills Training prepares the future mining workforce and develops safety-focused, skilled workers for the mining industry in Northern Nevada through specialized training programs.
• Project MFGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization producing the Clash of the Trades national manufacturing competition. GBC students participate annually, competing against other vocational schools nationwide in intensive fabrication challenges.
• SkillsUSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing career and technical education competitions. GBC Elko hosts regional welding competitions for high school students from Carlin, Wells, and West Wendover.
• Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC is part of the NSHE system of higher education institutions. Uses NSHE enterprise systems for student administration, shares transfer articulation agreements with other NSHE colleges, and participates in NSHE-wide initiatives including Board of Regents awards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• WyoTech: Private for-profit trade school specializing in diesel, welding, and industrial technician training. Competes with GBC's CTE stack in the broader region but at a higher price point and without public-aid accessibility.
• Montana Technological University: Montana public university with strong mining, geological, and engineering programs; some overlap with GBC's mining-related CTE stack (diesel, welding, electrical) and shares the rural resource-extraction industry alignment.

Regional players

• Northern Wyoming Community College District: Public two-year college in Sheridan, WY serving a rural Rocky Mountain region with strong CTE programs in welding, diesel, industrial technology, and energy. Comparable rural scale, mission, and energy-sector employer alignment.
• New Mexico Junior College: Public two-year college in Hobbs, NM serving the Permian Basin energy sector with workforce-aligned CTE in welding, diesel, industrial maintenance, and process technology. Comparable scale and energy/mining workforce orientation though different geography.

Direct peers

• College of Southern Nevada: Largest NSHE community college based in Las Vegas with extensive CTE programs including welding, HVAC, electrical, and diesel technology. Same accreditation and system-wide articulation framework as GBC.
• College of Eastern Idaho: Regional community college in Idaho Falls serving rural eastern Idaho with workforce-aligned CTE programs in industrial trades, health sciences, and energy. Comparable rural service area, mission, and CTE mix to GBC.
• Truckee Meadows Community College: Nevada System of Higher Education community college in Reno serving northern Nevada with certificates, associate degrees, and workforce training. Closest institutional peer to GBC within NSHE, comparable in mission and rural-adjacent student base.
• Western Nevada College: NSHE community college in Carson City serving a similar rural-to-suburban Nevada footprint with associate and bachelor's degree pathways. Direct institutional peer with overlapping CTE and transfer programs.

Broad incumbents

• Nevada State University: NSHE institution offering bachelor's degree completion pathways that align with GBC's Health Sciences and Behavioral Health stack (Nursing, Medical Imaging, Social Work). Acts as a complementary articulation partner rather than direct competitor.
• University of Nevada, Reno: Flagship NSHE research university with transfer articulation agreements with GBC and overlapping general education offerings. Serves as the primary four-year transfer destination for GBC students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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