Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,319 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,939 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 32.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.55x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,591 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, and Electrical Equipment Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,939
Graduation Rate
32.9%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$6,591
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.11x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.55x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,319
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,230
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,530
Pell Grant Rate
19.5%
Federal Loan Rate
11.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,077
Income $30K–$48K
$5,873
Income $48K–$75K
$8,417
Student Demographics
Women
59.0%
White
72.5%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
19.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (45)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $59,183 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,464 | 37 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,990 | 34 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $120,646 | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 16 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Psychology | $41,096 | 13 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $71,774 | 30 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Associate | 1 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Social Work | Associate | 1 |
| Social Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Wyoming
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
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