Whatcom Community College

Public two-year college in Bellingham, WA that costs an average of $17,524 a year after financial aid and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,524
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,317

PublicSmall city2,378 undergraduates

Cost of Whatcom Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,699
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,460
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,807
Housing and food (on campus)$17,700
Books and supplies$528
Average net price after aid$17,524

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,776
$30,001–48,000$15,100
$48,001–75,000$19,343
$75,001–110,000$22,340
$110,001+$26,111

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,202
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$48,317
Rank in Washington (earnings)14th of 26 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,500
Typical monthly loan payment$108 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans4.6%

Majors and programs at Whatcom Community College

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

Bachelor's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management24$66,399—
Business Administration, Management and Operations27——

Certificate programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services108——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services17——
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications5——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management98——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Data Processing———
Finance and Financial Management Services24——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Hospitality Administration/Management1——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services46——
Legal Support Services3——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants81——
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services25——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods103——

Associate's degree programs (23)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing70$82,277$16,749
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management80$52,515—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services96$47,000$10,449
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities800$31,029$6,100
Accounting and Related Services19——
Business Administration, Management and Operations23——
Business/Commerce109——
Chemical Engineering1——
Computer Programming8——
Criminal Justice and Corrections9——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering8——
Finance and Financial Management Services11——
Graphic Communications22——
Hospitality Administration/Management6——
Legal Support Services14——
Materials Engineering6——
Mechanical Engineering14——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions11——
Music1——
Physical Sciences11——
Security Science and Technology1——
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23——

Similar colleges in Washington

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla$14,397—$48,220
Skagit Valley CollegeMount Vernon$18,835—$50,327
Yakima Valley CollegeYakima$17,448—$45,860
Lower Columbia CollegeLongview$7,341—$45,498
Shoreline CollegeShoreline$18,564—$56,341
South Puget Sound Community CollegeOlympia$18,745—$48,158
Spokane Falls Community CollegeSpokane$19,537—$42,786
Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee$16,742—$45,574

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About Whatcom Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationBellingham, WA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,378
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitewhatcom.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Whatcom Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,699 a year (tuition and fees: $5,460 in-state, $11,807 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,524 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,776.

How much do Whatcom Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $48,317 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer/information technology administration and management ($66,399 a year after graduation).

What is Whatcom Community College's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.