Wharton County Junior College Overview

Wharton County Junior College is a public institution situated in Wharton, Texas. The surrounding location of Wharton is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town.

What Is Wharton County Junior College Known For?

1,026 Undergraduate Awards

Although it may not be available for every major, the associate's degree is the highest award a student can attain at Wharton County Junior College.
During a recent academic cycle, 58% of the faculty were full-time.
Students who graduate from Wharton County Junior College with a bachelor's degree make about $44,960 a year. That's 10% more than those who graduate from other schools.

Where Is Wharton County Junior College?

Contact details for Wharton County Junior College are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488
Phone:	979-532-4560
Website:	www.wcjc.edu

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How Do I Get Into Wharton County Junior College?

You can apply to Wharton County Junior College online at: https://www.applytexas.org/

Since Wharton County Junior College has an open admissions policy, you should not have any trouble getting into the school as long as you have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Can I Afford Wharton County Junior College?

27% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Wharton County Junior College, approximately 27% of students took out student loans averaging $4,906 a year. That adds up to $19,624 over four years for those students.

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Wharton County Junior College Undergraduate Student Diversity

2,546 Full-Time Undergraduates

55% Women

70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

There are 6,099 undergraduate students at Wharton County Junior College, with 2,546 being full-time and 3,553 being part-time.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,546 full-time undergraduates at Wharton County Junior College, 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wharton County Junior College students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	423
Black or African American	272
Hispanic or Latino	1,050
White	760
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	41

Wharton County Junior College Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major	Basic Certificate	Associate’s	Undergraduate Certificate	TOTAL
Liberal Arts General Studies	0	313	0	313
Allied Health Professions	45	19	31	95
General Business/Commerce	0	81	0	81
Health/Medical Prep Programs	0	58	0	58
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration	50	0	0	50
Criminal Justice & Corrections	47	2	0	49
Nursing	0	41	0	41
Cosmetology	0	0	41	41
Physical Science Technicians	0	36	0	36
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants	0	0	25	25
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	0	4	21	25
Precision Metal Working	0	0	19	19
General Psychology	0	15	0	15
Electronics Engineering Technology	0	13	0	13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services	0	12	0	12
Dental Support Services	0	12	0	12
Health & Medical Administrative Services	6	6	0	12
Business Support & Assistant Services	7	3	1	11
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians	0	11	0	11
Criminology	0	11	0	11
General Biology	0	10	0	10
Human Development & Family Studies	5	4	1	10
Legal Support Services	0	10	0	10
Computer Science	0	8	0	8
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology	0	8	0	8
Graphic Communications	0	5	0	5
Industrial Production Technology	0	5	0	5
Health & Physical Education	0	5	0	5
Fine & Studio Arts	0	5	0	5
Computer Systems Networking	0	4	0	4
Mental & Social Health Services	0	3	1	4
Computer Software & Applications	1	2	0	3
Electromechanical Engineering Technology	0	0	3	3
General Engineering	0	3	0	3
History	0	3	0	3
Music	0	3	0	3
General English Literature	0	2	0	2
Drama & Theater Arts	0	2	0	2
Mechanical Engineering Technology	0	0	1	1
Political Science & Government	0	1	0	1
Sociology & Anthropology	0	1	0	1
Agricultural Economics & Business	0	0	0	0
Mathematics	0	0	0	0
Chemistry	0	0	0	0
Geological & Earth Sciences	0	0	0	0
Physics	0	0	0	0
Sociology	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	161	721	144	1,026

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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