Graduation Rates and Salaries for Whatcom Community College Students

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

32% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,300 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Whatcom Community College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$28,600 per year
after 7 years	$30,700 per year
after 8 years	$32,100 per year
after 9 years	$32,800 per year
after 10 years	$37,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Whatcom Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $37,300, which is 9% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$9,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

12%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$98 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

39% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Whatcom Community College student loan debt, explore your options.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237039 IPEDS survey data for Whatcom Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024

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