by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Whatcom Community College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Whatcom Community College as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, coming in at #258 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 258 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Washington | 8 of 39 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer & information sciences at Whatcom Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Associate’s | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Certificate | 44 |
The computer & information sciences field at Whatcom Community College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 85 |
| Computer Programming | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Whatcom Community College awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Whatcom Community College holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 13 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 54 |
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Whatcom Community College report a median salary of $51,923 a year. This is higher than $39,114, the median for all majors at Whatcom Community College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Whatcom Community College, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $17,510 in student loans. This is above $16,588, the typical median for all majors at Whatcom Community College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,523 | $9,320 |
| Fees | $1,554 | $2,115 |
Find out more about Whatcom Community College tuition and fees.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer & information sciences from Whatcom Community College identified as men.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Whatcom Community College were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whatcom Community College with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Whatcom Community College handed out 35 associate’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Whatcom Community College ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 89% of computer & information sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences associate’s degree graduates at Whatcom Community College were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whatcom Community College with a associate’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Whatcom Community College handed out 1 undergraduate certificate degree in computer & information sciences.
Whatcom Community College has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in computer & information sciences from Whatcom Community College identified as men.
The largest share of computer & information sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Whatcom Community College were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whatcom Community College with a undergraduate certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Whatcom Community College handed out 44 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
Whatcom Community College is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 91% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at Whatcom Community College were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whatcom Community College with a certificate in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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