Washington County Community College

Public certificate school in Calais, ME that costs an average of $6,234 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,234
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,267

PublicRural (remote)443 undergraduates

Cost of Washington County Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,483
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,156
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$7,036
Housing and food (on campus)$8,118
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$6,234

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,031
$30,001–48,000$4,037
$48,001–75,000$3,035
$75,001–110,000$9,227
$110,001+$10,300

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Washington County Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate41%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,073
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,267
Rank in Maine (earnings)3rd of 6 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$5,500
Typical monthly loan payment$63 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans8.3%

Majors and programs at Washington County Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions6——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers28——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations10——
Ground Transportation14——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences20——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)3——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians8——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians1——
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions10——
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services2——
Precision Metal Working12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians30——

Associate's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations12——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections8——
Education10——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians9——
Human Services5——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other3——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2——

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About Washington County Community College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationCalais, ME
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates443
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitewccc.me.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Washington County Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,483 a year (tuition and fees: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,234 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,031.

How much do Washington County Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $39,267 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 6 similar colleges in Maine.

What is Washington County Community College's graduation rate?

41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.