Washtenaw Community College
Public certificate school in Ann Arbor, MI that costs an average of $3,143 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,143
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,076
PublicLarge suburb7,816 undergraduates
Cost of Washtenaw Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,528 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,736 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,696 |
| Books and supplies | $646 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,143 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,415 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,269 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,968 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,738 |
| $110,001+ | $5,660 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Washtenaw Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 64% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,001 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,076 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 6th of 63 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,051 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $171 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 14% |
Majors and programs at Washtenaw Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (57)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 108 | $76,955 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 42 | $42,265 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 50 | $42,186 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 64 | $40,576 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 | $38,828 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 48 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 76 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 236 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 65 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 56 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 1 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 40 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 58 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 102 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 8 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 83 | — | $7,045 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 68 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 102 | — | — |
| Human Services | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Journalism | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,314 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 24 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 214 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 164 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Second Language Learning | 12 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 109 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 229 | $73,752 | $15,559 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 81 | $58,755 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | $51,306 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 298 | $46,667 | $15,293 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 102 | $40,259 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 105 | $36,680 | $16,629 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 93 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 29 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 88 | — | $12,793 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 54 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 52 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 32 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 56 | — | $13,181 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Engineering | 65 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 35 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 16 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 18 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Journalism | 19 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 31 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 889 | — | $12,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 40 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 61 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 53 | — | — |
| Precision Production, Other | 39 | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 63 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 65 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | $317 | — | $37,939 |
| Jackson College | Jackson | $9,797 | — | $41,146 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton | Canton | $21,072 | — | $67,972 |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing | $26,605 | — | $31,314 |
| Northwestern Technological Institute | Southfield | $32,063 | — | $43,136 |
| Bay Mills Community College | Brimley | $7,903 | — | $35,881 |
| Dorsey College | Madison Heights | $28,466 | — | $32,417 |
| Irene's Myomassology Institute | Southfield | $33,012 | — | $27,160 |
About Washtenaw Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 7,816 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | wccnet.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Washtenaw Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,528 a year (tuition and fees: $2,736 in-state, $6,696 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,143 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,415.
How much do Washtenaw Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,076 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 63 similar colleges in Michigan.
What is Washtenaw Community College's graduation rate?
29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.