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Associate+11% vs national median1,972 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wharton County Junior College

Ranked 42nd of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,059
middle 50%: $22,000 – $45,795
Median · 5 years out
$51,905
middle 50%: $35,752 – $69,206
Median · 10 years out
$66,227
middle 50%: $46,788 – $88,595

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Wharton County Junior College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $31,059 one year after graduating, rising to $66,227 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 42nd of 509 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,208 total interest

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$53,507 · 5 yrs out
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$53,502 · 5 yrs out
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$53,094 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$52,611 · 5 yrs out
Northern Wyoming Community College District
$52,112 · 5 yrs out
Austin Community College
$52,003 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$51,837 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Beaufort
$51,828 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$51,784 · 5 yrs out
College of the Mainland
$51,719 · 5 yrs out
Galveston College
$51,627 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$51,594 · 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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