Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Wharton County Junior College
Ranked 3rd of 21 associate programs in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Wharton County Junior College's associate program in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $71,728 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 22% above the national median of $58,956 for this field, ranking 3rd of 21 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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