Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, Texas · Public · 4,585 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,779 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,267 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,236 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,365 |
| $110k and up | $10,787 |
| All families (average) | $4,666 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,877 | +$10,068 | clears the bar | $8,642 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,481 | +$33,672 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $41,799 | +$6,990 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $88,882 | +$54,073 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,512 | +$49,703 | clears the bar | $9,569 | 0.2 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $77,355 | +$42,546 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,266 | +$6,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,910 | -$11,899 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,179 | +$20,370 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,674 | +$3,865 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $88,510 | +$53,701 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $54,612 | +$19,803 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,794 | +$24,985 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 27% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.