Science Technologies at Wharton County Junior College
If you are interested in studying Science Technologies, consider the program at Wharton County Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wharton County Junior College
Many students take online classes at Wharton County Junior College. Of 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wharton County Junior College’s Science Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 22 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 83 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Graduates of Wharton County Junior College’s Science Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,249 |
| 2 years | $65,603 |
| 3 years | $96,827 |
| 4 years | $123,220 |
| 5 years | $117,904 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Science Technologies graduates from Wharton County Junior College take home a median $123,220, compared with $52,647 for all Wharton County Junior College graduates — about 134% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Science Technologies graduates from Wharton County Junior College stands at $16,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Science Technologies program at Wharton County Junior College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Science Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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