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Wharton County Junior College is a two-year college located in Wharton, Texas. It was opened in 1946 with an enrollment of only 200 students. Today, the college enrolls more than 5,500 students annually. The college also has campuses in Richmond, Sugar Land and Bay City. WCJC offers a wide range of postsecondary educational programs and services including associate degrees, certificates and continuing-education courses.
WCJC’s athletic department sponsors various men’s and women’s sports teams that participate in sports like baseball, volleyball and rodeo. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
The main campus of Wharton County Junior College is in Wharton, TX (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 2007-2008, the school had 5,892 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
http://www.wcjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 183 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, history |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 48 | dental hygienist, radiographer, surgical tech, mental health services tech |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Office and Administration | 26 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 21 | business |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 14 | chemical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development, child care management |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical records tech |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agricultural technology, farm management, agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wharton County Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 378 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 94 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Wharton County Junior College had a total enrollment of 5,892 students (4,098 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Wharton County Junior College offers campus housing for 159 of its 4,098 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,168 |
| Room and board | $ 3,550 |
| Room charge | $ 600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Wharton County Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 57 | 93 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 15 | $58,767 | 33 | $59,712 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $58,767 | 33 | $59,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 42 | $52,207 | 60 | $47,325 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $52,207 | 60 | $47,325 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 21 | 69 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 21 | 46 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, 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 12% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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