Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)
Public two-year college in Rock Springs, WY that costs an average of $10,352 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,352
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,249
PublicTown (remote)1,319 undergraduates
Cost of WWCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,452 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,710 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,010 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,326 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,352 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,921 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,999 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,452 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,345 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WWCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 60% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,207 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,249 |
| Rank in Wyoming (earnings) | 2nd of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $111 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.8% |
Majors and programs at WWCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | — | — |
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 9 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 40 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 49 | — | $7,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (50)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $85,961 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 73 | $67,776 | $9,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 79 | $30,423 | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | — | $11,205 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 28 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology | 33 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 37 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Wyoming
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Wyoming Community College District | Sheridan | $11,256 | — | $45,470 |
| Central Wyoming College | Riverton | $12,055 | — | $41,472 |
| Northwest College | Powell | $7,660 | — | $40,984 |
| Casper College | Casper | $8,870 | — | $45,129 |
| Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne | $8,602 | — | $47,827 |
| Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington | $3,986 | — | $38,741 |
About WWCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Rock Springs, WY |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,319 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | westernwyoming.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WWCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,452 a year (tuition and fees: $4,710 in-state, $11,010 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,352 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,921.
How much do WWCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,249 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 7 similar colleges in Wyoming.
What is WWCC's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.