Wharton County Junior College

2 Year
Wharton, TX
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Overview

Total enrollment

5,504

Location Wharton, Texas
Website wcjc.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Wharton County Junior College operates its main campus in Wharton, Texas, located approximately 60 miles southwest of Houston, with additional satellite campuses in Richmond, Sugar Land, and Bay City. The main campus features modern academic buildings and technical training facilities spread across a suburban setting. Established in 1946 to serve the educational needs of returning World War II veterans, WCJC has evolved into a comprehensive two-year institution offering academic transfer programs, vocational-technical certificates, and associate degrees. The college maintains strong programs in process technology, nuclear power technology, and allied health fields, including nursing and dental hygiene. Students can access on-campus housing facilities at the main Wharton location, an uncommon feature for a community college in Texas.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$3,192

Texas Resident Tuition

$4,656

Breakdown

Tuition $3,192
Books and Supplies $1,618
Other Fees $3,888
Room and Board $6,000
Other Expenses Budget $3,619
Total One Year Cost $18,317

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wharton County Junior College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 28% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 19% in Health Professions, and 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.