Wharton County Junior College (229841)

https://www.wcjc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$768

2023 Average Net Price

$4,095

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,687

39.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.6%

193 Graduates

About

Wharton County Junior College (229841) is a higher education institution located in Wharton County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wharton County Junior College (229841) were General Studies (313 degrees awarded), General Business (81 degrees), and Pre-Nursing Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, 1,026 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wharton County Junior College (229841). 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (475 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is $768, which is $−7,485 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 628 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is $768, which is $7,485 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,095.

In 2023, 40% of undergraduate students attending Wharton County Junior College (229841) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$768

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was $768. The cost of tuition at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is $−7,485 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,095

2023 Value

2.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wharton County Junior College (229841) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,095. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wharton County Junior College (229841) grew by 2.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,956

Room and Board

$1,448

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was of $5,956 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.39% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,448. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.85% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Wharton County Junior College (229841) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2022, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 628 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wharton County Junior College (229841) had a total enrollment of 5,687 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is 2,252 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,435. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wharton County Junior College (229841), both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% White, 12.9% Asian, 11.7% Black or African American, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wharton County Junior College (229841) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.6%) and White Male (14.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wharton County Junior College (229841) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,687 students. The full-time enrollment at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is 2,252 and the part-time enrollment is 3,435. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wharton County Junior College (229841) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wharton County Junior College (229841) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,627 enrolled students
White
1,517 enrolled students
Asian
735 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is 46.2% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% White, 12.9% Asian, 11.7% Black or African American, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 120 more women than men received degrees from Wharton County Junior College (229841). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is hispanic or latino (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is General Studies (313 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (81 degrees) and Pre-Nursing Studies (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wharton County Junior College (229841), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (313 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are Police officers (136,839 people), Other managers (98,418 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,944 people), Software developers (46,311 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,318 people).

The most specialized majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) in 2023 are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (313 degrees), Protective Services (49 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are Science Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (313 degrees), Protective Services (49 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wharton County Junior College (229841).

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
313 degrees awarded
General Business
81 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was General Studies with 313 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wharton County Junior College (229841) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

453

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

573

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 453 degrees were awarded to men at Wharton County Junior College (229841), which is 0.791 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (573).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wharton County Junior College (229841) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Wharton County Junior College (229841) in General Studies, which is 0.656 times less than the 189 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Wharton County Junior College (229841) in General Studies, which is 1.52 times more than the 124 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Wharton County Junior College (229841) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (24.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is Male and White (24.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
475 degrees awarded
White
331 degrees awarded
Asian
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is hispanic or latino (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (331 degrees).

0.195% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
264 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
211 degrees awarded
White Female
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wharton County Junior College (229841) is hispanic or latino female (264 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (211 degrees).

Operations

Wharton County Junior College (229841) has an endowment valued at nearly $12.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.19M (9.56%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Wharton County Junior College (229841) had a total salary expenditure of 48.5M. Wharton County Junior College (229841) employs 159 No academic ranks. Most academics at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are Female No academic rank (91), and Male No academic rank (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wharton County Junior College (229841) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 42 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$12.5M

2023 Endowment

1.51%

growth from 2022

Wharton County Junior College (229841) has an endowment valued at about $12.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wharton County Junior College (229841) grew 1.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.69M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wharton County Junior College (229841) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.94M - Federal
$144k - State
$294k - Local

As of 2023, Wharton County Junior College (229841) received $3.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $144k from state grants and contracts, and $294k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.8M

2023 Salaries

2.68%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wharton County Junior College (229841) paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($48.5M) and a 2.68% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.82% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.92% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.66M

Instructional Salaries

159

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wharton County Junior College (229841) paid a total of $9.66M to 159 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

159 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was No academic rank with 159 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wharton County Junior College (229841) were Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wharton County Junior College (229841) was Female No academic rank with 91 employees, and Male No academic rank with 68 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wharton County Junior College (229841).

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