Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, Washington

PublicBachelor's degreesFounded 1967Small citySEVP certified

About

Whatcom Community College (WCC or Whatcom) is a public community college in Bellingham, Washington, United States, in Whatcom County. It was established in 1967 and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$11,807
Estimated total for international students: US$34,046
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$5,460
Total cost for in-state students: US$27,699

Net price calculatormywcc.whatcom.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,378
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$48,317

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (41)

Bachelor's degrees2 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Associate's degrees23 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesGraphic CommunicationsHospitality Administration/ManagementLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPhysical Sciences, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Undergraduate certificates16 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData ProcessingFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLegal Support ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.