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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wharton County Junior College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wharton County Junior College students is 19.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.7%.

19.9%

  • asian 11.5% 21 students
  • African American 12.0% 19 students
  • white 27.4% 107 students
  • hispanic 19.9% 117 students

Drop Out

Wharton County Junior College has an overall drop-out rate of 29.8% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 32.8% and 26.7% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

29.8%

  • asian 6.0% 11 students
  • African American 39.2% 62 students
  • white 24.1% 94 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 37.3% 219 students
  • Mixed Race 73.3% 11 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Wharton County Junior College at a rate of 36.1% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 37.9%, and male students' 34.4%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

36.1%

  • asian 71.0% 130 students
  • African American 38.6% 61 students
  • white 38.2% 149 students
  • hispanic 23.7% 139 students
  • Mixed Race 13.3% 2 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

14.2%

  • asian 11.5% 21 students
  • African American 10.1% 16 students
  • white 10.3% 40 students
  • hispanic 19.1% 112 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians $53,249 $67,566 $98,271
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians NA $50,000 $85,351
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $61,658 $57,318 $65,453
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $59,148 $59,485 $62,034
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $18,992 $20,140 $27,321
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians NA $40,467 NA
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services NA $52,941 NA

Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Criminal Justice and Corrections $46,448 $50,356 $51,498
Precision Metal Working $41,514 $38,289 $48,536
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $17,839 $12,961 $14,583
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) $34,046 NA NA
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $43,826 NA NA