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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Whatcom Community College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Whatcom Community College students is 34.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.2%.

34.0%

  • asian 25.0% 3 students
  • white 36.4% 68 students
  • unknown 43.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 36.7% 11 students

Drop Out

Whatcom Community College has an overall drop-out rate of 36.3% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 40.7% and 32.3% respectively.

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

36.3%

  • African American 50.0% 3 students
  • white 37.4% 70 students
  • unknown 18.8% 3 students
  • hispanic 45.8% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 10 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Whatcom Community College at a rate of 20.7% yearly. As of 2015,female students' transfer rate was 18.1%, and male students' 23.4%

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

20.7%

  • asian 33.3% 4 students
  • white 18.7% 35 students
  • unknown 37.5% 6 students
  • hispanic 16.7% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 26.7% 8 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

9.0%

  • asian 33.3% 4 students
  • white 7.5% 14 students
  • hispanic 12.5% 6 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $65,493 $61,020 $55,012
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $38,853 $40,209 $42,479
Business Administration, Management and Operations NA $27,494 $36,042
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $25,489 $24,649 $27,358
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services NA $18,771 $18,428