Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Wharton, Texas, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,585 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,960 ten years after enrollment, which is 10% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 23.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $7,703, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.84x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,666 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Health Services Administration & Management, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,960
Graduation Rate
23.5%
Median Debt
$7,703
Average Net Price
$4,666
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.82x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.84x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,585
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,904
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
16.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,779
Income $30K–$48K
$2,267
Income $48K–$75K
$5,236
Income $110K+
$10,787
Student Demographics
Women
57.8%
White
22.9%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
46.8%
Asian
15.4%
Two or More Races
1.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.2%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Associate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,877 | 313 |
| Business | $41,799 | 81 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $77,355 | 58 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,512 | 41 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $88,882 | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 19 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Dental Support Services | $54,612 | 12 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | $88,510 | 11 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 11 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Biology | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $68,481 | 76 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $41,266 | 50 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $59,794 | 47 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,910 | 41 |
| Practical Nursing | $55,179 | 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 21 |
| Machinist | $38,674 | 19 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate | 1 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Associate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI Colleges in Texas
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Texas
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