Is Whatcom Community College worth it?
Whatcom Community College is a public, four-year institution in Bellingham, Washington (small city). It awarded 928 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, network and system administration and early childhood education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,852
Median earnings 4 years after
$43,628
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,092
Average net price
$11,795
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
928
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,378
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,020 | $39,888 | 67 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $44,573 | $51,485 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $82,805 | $88,410 | 22 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Materials Engineering | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 417 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 53 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 43 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 37 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 32 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 32 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 31 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Child Development | Certificate under 12 weeks | 25 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 24 |
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Sources: federal figures for Whatcom Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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