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Associate-10% vs national median126 grads tracked

Legal Professions and Studies at Wharton County Junior College

Ranked 89th of 145 associate programs in Legal Professions and Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,287
middle 50%: $27,552 – $48,487
Median · 5 years out
$43,433
middle 50%: $33,536 – $55,621
Median · 10 years out
$48,030
middle 50%: $37,361 – $64,689

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Legal Professions and Studies (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Wharton County Junior College's associate program in Legal Professions and Studies earn a median $36,287 one year after graduating, rising to $48,030 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $48,227 for this field, ranking 89th of 145 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.6 yrs
≈ $10,980 total interest

Same major at other universities

Lewis and Clark Community College
$44,077 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Umpqua Community College
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
McLennan Community College
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 13
$43,497 · 5 yrs out
Herkimer County Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$43,371 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$43,304 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$43,216 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$43,181 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$43,086 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$42,833 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Wharton County Junior College

Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$147,658 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$140,234 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$133,973 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$86,887 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,416 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$72,884 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,570 · 5 yrs out

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