Wharton County Junior College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Wharton County Junior College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Wharton County Junior College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $32,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $41,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, with median first-year earnings of $60,300 , followed by Physical Science Technologies/Technicians at $58,000 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $54,000 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Wharton County Junior College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Wharton County Junior College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $60,300
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $58,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $54,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $43,400
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $31,600
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $26,200
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $13,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229841.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026