Physical Science Technicians at Wharton County Junior College
If you are interested in studying Physical Science Technicians, you may want to check out the program at Wharton County Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Wharton County Junior College.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Distance learning is available at Wharton County Junior College. Among 5,504 students, 824 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Science Technicians Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
Use these rankings to compare Wharton County Junior College’s Physical Science Technicians program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Texas | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 33 |
Earnings for Physical Science Technicians Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Those who finish Wharton County Junior College’s Physical Science Technicians program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,249 |
| 2 years | $67,566 |
| 3 years | $98,271 |
| 4 years | $123,220 |
| 5 years | $122,746 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Science Technicians graduates from Wharton County Junior College report median earnings of $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
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Science Technicians graduates from Wharton County Junior College stands at $16,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physical Science Technicians graduates at Wharton County Junior College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physical Science Technicians graduates at Wharton County Junior College are 13% women (21) and 87% men (138).
Physical Science Technicians Associate’s Program at Wharton County Junior College
Of the 23 associate’s physical science technicians graduates at Wharton County Junior College, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College, higher than the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physical Science Technicians Concentrations at Wharton County Junior College
The Physical Science Technicians program at Wharton County Junior College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technology | 159 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Science Technicians Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Science Technicians program at Wharton County Junior College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Science Technicians majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $27,362 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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