Physical Science Technologies/Technicians at Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Associate's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Wharton County Junior College graduates in physical science technologies/technicians earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wharton County Junior College Compares for Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
All 16 colleges reporting physical science technologies/technicians 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 | Lee College Baytown, TX | $126,148 | $128,256 | #1 | $94,986 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $111,662 | $113,528 | #3 | $59,496 |
| 3 | Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY | $103,607 | $117,314 | #2 | $61,539 |
| 4 | College of the Mainland Texas City, TX | $101,553 | $103,250 | #4 | $49,694 |
| 5 | Victoria College Victoria, TX | $99,658 | $101,323 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Kilgore College Kilgore, TX | $99,017 | $100,671 | #6 | $68,335 |
| 7 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $98,153 | $99,793 | #7 | $56,948 |
| 8 | Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX | $92,294 | $93,836 | #8 | $49,932 |
| 9 | Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX | $90,820 | $92,337 | #9 | $42,539 |
| 10 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $88,882 | $90,367 | #10 | $45,277 |
| 11 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $76,027 | $77,297 | #12 | $42,769 |
| 12 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $74,124 | $75,362 | #13 | $60,612 |
| 13 | Alvin Community College Alvin, TX | $71,777 | $72,976 | #14 | $54,543 |
Other Majors at Wharton County Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,799 | $29,619 | #171 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wharton County Junior College physical science technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,277 one year after graduating and $88,882 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wharton County Junior College rank for physical science technologies/technicians?
Among 16 colleges reporting earnings for physical science technologies/technicians graduates, Wharton County Junior College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical science technologies/technicians at Wharton County Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for physical science technologies/technicians ($80,768), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,000.
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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.