Wharton County Junior College
University Website: www.wcjc.edu
Apply Online: www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX
Wharton County Junior College (abbreviated as WCJC) is a two-year college based in Wharton, Texas which is home to its main campus. The college also has campuses in Richmond, Sugar Land, and Bay City. WCJC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is currently undergoing reaffirmation.
WCJC is a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of postsecondary educational programs and services including associate degrees, certificates, continuing-education courses. WCJC prepares students for a broad understanding of the liberal arts and sciences in order for students transferring to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
The idea of starting Wharton County Junior College started in 1944 with the first session of classes beginning in 1946 with approximately 200 students. In the fall 2007 semester, the college had a total enrollment of 5,892 students.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- students
- $1,536.00 avg tuition
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton,
TX
77488
(979) 532-4560
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Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Science Technologies/Technicians
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Schools Near Wharton County Junior College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sebring Career Schools-Houston | 37.3mi |
| Cardiotech Ultrasound School | 38.3mi |
| Everest Institute-Bissonnet | 40.7mi |
| Jay's Technical Institute | 40.9mi |
| Trend Barber College | 40.9mi |
| Remington College-Houston Campus | 41.5mi |
| MediaTech Institute-Houston | 41.7mi |
| Regency Beauty Institute-SW Houston | 41.7mi |
| Sanford-Brown College-Houston | 42.7mi |
| Houston Baptist University | 42.8mi |
| Westwood College-Houston South | 43.1mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Houston West | 43.4mi |
| Texas Barber Colleges and Hairstyling Schools | 43.6mi |
| Houston Training Schools | 43.7mi |
| University of Phoenix-Houston Campus | 43.8mi |
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