Wharton County Junior College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,585
students enrolled
1,026
degrees and certificates a year
27%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$4,666
average net price a year
Tuition $768 in state, $2,016 out of state
$36,405
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,960
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 31% | 313 |
| Health professions | 25% | 259 |
| Business & management | 9% | 92 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 7% | 75 |
| Security & protective services | 5% | 49 |
AI and data programs
Wharton County Junior College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Wharton County Junior College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Wharton County, where the college is.
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8
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Wharton County
2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier
$66,100
median household income
Wharton County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to operations (6 open).
Hiring most: Amazon (5), Mastec (3).
What they hire for: Operations (6), Engineering (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board.
- Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast - WhartonWharton · 979-531-0730 · Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Wharton County Junior College?
- Wharton County Junior College enrolls about 4,585 students and is a public 2-year institution in Wharton, Texas. It awards about 1,026 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Wharton County Junior College?
- 27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Wharton County Junior College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,405 six years after entry and $44,960 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Wharton County Junior College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Wharton County Junior College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Wharton County Junior College?
- 8 open professional jobs are listed in Wharton County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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