Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

A public institution in Bellingham, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Whatcom Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,378 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,092 ten years after enrollment, which is 8% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 36.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,643, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.14x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,795 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Accounting, Teacher Education, Business, and Computer & Information Systems Security.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,092
Graduation Rate
36.4%
Median Debt
$10,643
Average Net Price
$11,795
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.87x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.14x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,378
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,115
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,037
Pell Grant Rate
20.6%
Federal Loan Rate
5.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,814
Income $30K–$48K
$10,010
Income $48K–$75K
$12,411
Income $110K+
$19,441

Student Demographics

Women
58.1%
White
48.1%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
16.6%
Asian
5.9%
Two or More Races
7.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.3%

Accreditations

Programs (37)

Bachelor (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 14
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 13

Associate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $39,888 383
Business Not reported 56
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $51,485 53
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 50
Registered Nursing $88,410 33
Business Administration & Management Not reported 13
Teacher Education Not reported 12
Accounting Not reported 11
Graphic Communications Not reported 10
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 9
Legal Support Services Not reported 7
Mental Health Services Not reported 7
Electrical Engineering Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Finance Not reported 5
Materials Engineering Not reported 4
Physical Sciences Not reported 4
Computer Programming Not reported 3
Hospitality Management Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (10)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Accounting Not reported 73
Teacher Education Not reported 59
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 54
Practical Nursing Not reported 27
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 21
Finance Not reported 13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 12
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 12
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Legal Support Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Mental Health Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Chemical Engineering Associate 1
Security & Protective Services Associate 1
Music Associate 1
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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