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Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College
WHARTON, TX . 2 Year 3.8
#1174 in Best Colleges in America
911 BOLING HWY WHARTON, TX 77488

Overview

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is located in Watson, Texas, USA. It was founded in 1946 and is a public two-year community college. The school has campuses in Watson, Richmond, Sugar Land and Bay City, offering more than 50 degree and certificate programs covering liberal arts, business, nursing, criminology, engineering, health sciences and other fields. WCJC provides students with a high-quality educational experience with its open admissions policy, small class teaching and flexible learning model. The school focuses on practice-oriented, has advanced laboratories and simulation training facilities, and maintains close cooperation with local communities and businesses to provide students with internship and employment opportunities. In addition, WCJC also provides a variety of extracurricular activities and student support services, and is committed to cultivating well-rounded students.

Rankings

  • 389

    #389 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 2

    #2 9 in Best Community Colleges in Texas

  • Best Community Colleges in America 389 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • A+Safety
  • B Student Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    188 Graduates
  • Nursing
    100 Graduates
  • Business
    69 Graduates
  • Lab Technician
    52 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    39 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    31 Graduates
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
    31 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    23 Graduates
  • Welding
    18 Graduates
  • Psychology
    17 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,595
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    64%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    31%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,308 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,171
  • Undergrads Over 25
    17%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    4%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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