Universities/WA/Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA · Public · 2,378 students

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$44k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
36%Graduation Rate
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Is Whatcom Community College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$80,460 total cost vs $429,594 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $5,115/year
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$20,460
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$80,460

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$76,858
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$352,736
Total 10-yr Earnings$429,594

Key Numbers

$349,134
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
2.1 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-19%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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