Whatcom Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Whatcom Community College at a glance

• 2,378

  students enrolled

• 988

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,795

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,633 in state, $9,049 out of state

• $38,429

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,092

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Whatcom Community 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 Whatcom Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Whatcom County, where the college is.

• 54

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Whatcom County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $80,989

  median household income

  Whatcom County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (5 open), operations (14 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Western Washington University (11), Place (4), Bellingham Technical College (3), Gecko Hospitality (3), Headlands Research (2), Acadia Healthcare Company (1), Add-On Criteria (1), Albertsons Companies (1).

What they hire for: Operations (14), Finance (5), Sales (5), Engineering (4), Clinical (3), Academic (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Workforce Council.

• WorkSource WhatcomBellingham · 360-676-1521 · M-W-TH-F 8-5 Tuesdays 9-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Whatcom Community College?

Whatcom Community College enrolls about 2,378 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, Washington. It awards about 988 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Whatcom Community College?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Whatcom Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,429 six years after entry and $44,092 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Whatcom Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Whatcom Community 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 Whatcom Community College?

54 open professional jobs are listed in Whatcom County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Western Washington University has the most openings.