by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Washington County Community College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Washington County Community College was not ranked in College Factual’s Best Overall Colleges report this year. This may be because not enough data was available.
See all of the rankings for Washington County Community College.
The student to faculty ratio at Washington County Community College is an impressive 12 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Washington County Community College is 41%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Washington County Community College this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Washington County Community College for first-time, full-time students is 43%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Washington County Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 397 undergraduates at Washington County Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Washington County Community College.
The overall average net price of Washington County Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Washington County Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,750 | $2,109 | $3,081 | $7,602 | $6,998 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Washington County Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Washington County Community College, approximately 7% of students took out student loans averaging $4,967 a year. That adds up to $19,868 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 25.0%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Washington County Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Washington County Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $34,407 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 30% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Washington County Community College make the most money.
Washington County Community College is an public institution found in Calais, Maine. The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of Washington County Community College.
Contact information for Washington County Community College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One College Drive, Calais, ME 04619 |
| Phone: | 2074541000 |
| Website: | www.wccc.me.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 13 majors graduated from Washington County Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 127 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 26 | NA |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 16 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 13 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 | NA |
| Ground Transportation | 7 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 6 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 6 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 5 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
526 students took at least one online class at Washington County Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Washington County Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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