Business/Commerce at Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Associate's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Wharton County Junior College graduates in business/commerce earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wharton County Junior College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 168 | Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY | $42,758 | $40,697 | #192 | $30,059 |
| 169 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $42,570 | $50,165 | #114 | $23,663 |
| 170 | Everett Community College Everett, WA | $42,531 | $39,119 | #196 | — |
| 171 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $41,799 | $42,497 | #176 | $29,619 |
| 172 | New River Community and Technical College Beaver, WV | $41,716 | $49,352 | #125 | — |
| 173 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster Lancaster, SC | $41,647 | $46,180 | #151 | — |
| 174 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $41,614 | $42,309 | #178 | $25,873 |
Other Majors at Wharton County Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $88,882 | $45,277 | #10 of 16 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | $88,510 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,512 | $78,791 | #307 of 962 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $77,355 | — | #3 of 28 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,612 | — | #191 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,877 | $27,148 | #355 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wharton County Junior College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,619 one year after graduating and $41,799 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wharton County Junior College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Wharton County Junior College ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Wharton County Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.