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The main campus of Wharton County Junior College is in Wharton, Texas (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Wharton County Junior College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement.
Wharton County Junior College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 6,029 enrolled students.
Wharton County Junior College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
More complete details are provided below.
Wharton County Junior College
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
General Phone: (979) 532-4560
Admissions Phone: (979) 532-6381
Financial Aid Phone: (979) 532-6346
http://www.wcjc.edu
Wharton County Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 154 | general studies, political science, history, sociology, English |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 103 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 52 | dental hygienist, radiographyer, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer networking |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 25 | business, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | drafting, electronics tech, architectural drafting |
| Law | 23 | legal secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 9 | chemical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical records tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | farm management, agricultural management |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Wharton County Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 356 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 261 | 16 |
In 2005, Wharton County Junior College had a total enrollment of 6,029 students (3,804 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Wharton County Junior College offers campus housing for 160 of its 3,804 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wharton, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (979) 532-6381
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,928 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| Room charge | $ 600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Wharton County Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (979) 532-6346
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $53,466 | 29 | $49,116 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $53,466 | 29 | $49,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $43,550 | 52 | $39,983 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $43,550 | 52 | $39,983 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 20 | 66 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 20 | 41 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminology
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wharton County Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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