Chemical Technology at Wharton County Junior College
If you plan to study Chemical Technology, take a look at what Wharton County Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wharton County Junior College sits in Wharton, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 chemical technology graduations were recorded at Wharton County Junior College.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Chemical Technology graduates at Wharton County Junior College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Chemical Technology graduates at Wharton County Junior College are 13% women (21) and 87% men (138).
Chemical Technology Associate’s Program at Wharton County Junior College
Among the 23 associate’s chemical technology degrees awarded at Wharton County Junior College, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 65% of Chemical Technology associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College, above the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Technology Graduates
Students who finish Chemical Technology program at Wharton County Junior College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Chemical Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| 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.