by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Wharton County Junior College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Wharton County Junior College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Wharton County Junior College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,010 undergraduate (3,010 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Wharton County Junior College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,505 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 699 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | 159 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 76 |
Among Wharton County Junior College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61,658 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $59,148 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | $53,249 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $46,448 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $43,826 |
Browse every major at Wharton County Junior College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,505 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
699 | $18,992 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
76 | $43,826 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
57 | $61,658 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
28 | $59,148 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
21 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
8 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
159 | $53,249 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician. · Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 156 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
47 | $34,046 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
55 | $17,839 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
4 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
33 | $41,514 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
16 | $46,448 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
5 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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