Wharton County Junior College is a public community college located in Wharton, TX. It offers 68 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wharton County Junior College is $4,320 for Texas residents and $5,568 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 5,495 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 977 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Wharton County Junior College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,320$5,568
Books & Supplies$1,571
On-Campus Living Costs$9,115
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,349
Average Financial Aid$4,647
Cost of Attendance$15,006$16,254
After Financial Aid$10,359$11,607
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Wharton County Junior College$4,320$5,568
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Wharton County Junior College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2543NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist41 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development1 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 313 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CriminologyNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sociology and AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder19 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)31 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 58 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician1 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 81 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,495 students at Wharton County Junior College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,276 male students and 3,203 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5,4792,3083,171
Male Students2,2761,0681,208
Female Students3,2031,2401,963

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,495 total students, 2,282 students enrolled through distance learning (977 students enrolled exclusively and 1,305 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,495
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses977
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,305
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,213

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Wharton County Junior College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX
Phone979-532-4560
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,320
Out-of-State$5,568
Student Population »5,495 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »16%
Transfer-out Rate35%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,647
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)