Wharton, TX · Public

Wharton County Junior College

About this college

Wharton County Junior College is a public institution in Wharton, TX. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $4,666 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

Value Rating Outstanding Value 6.6× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $61,658
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $79,891
Est. total cost $9,332 Net price × program length
Median debt $9,569
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 6.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $59,148
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,138
Est. total cost $9,332 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,249
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $122,746
Est. total cost $9,332 Net price × program length
Median debt $14,000
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $48,326
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $8,750
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $43,826
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Precision Metal Working.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Good Value 4.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $41,514
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $44,284
Est. total cost $9,285 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Low Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Value Rating Good Value 3.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $34,046
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $9,285 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Business/Commerce, General.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $29,619
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $46,517
Est. total cost $9,332 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$1,779
$30,001–$48,000$2,267
$48,001–$75,000$5,236
$75,001–$110,000$9,365
$110,001+$10,787

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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