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Wharton County Junior College


Welcome to WCJC's Website.WCJC is a multi-campus, comprehensive community college created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of Wharton County and adjacent counties in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas.

Whether your goal is to transfer to a university and pursue a bachelor's degree or to secure employment immediately upon completion of your studies at WCJC, we're here to help you achieve that goal.

In addition, the college offers a wide range of customized training for business and industry, from entry-level job training to advanced programs for career enhancement. These programs are offered at our campuses, at one of several off-campus locations, or on-site at the client's place of business.

A wide variety of personal enrichment courses is also available, from aerobics to tax preparation, computer literacy to foreign languages, personal financial planning to marketing for small businesses.

WCJC also serves as a cultural center for the region, offering jazz, choir, and band concerts, three or four plays a year, art exhibits, and guest lectures that are open to the community.

Browse this website. See how we look to you. Remember our objective is to provide the best possible education and related services. If you have any questions or comments, give us a call at one of the numbers on this website.

College Contact
Address: 
911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, Texas 77488
Phone: 
(979) 532-4560
College Education
College Type: 
2 Year
Financial Status: 
Public
Degrees Offered: 
Less than one year certificate
Degrees Offered: 
One but less than two years certificate
Degrees Offered: 
Associate's degree
Other Information
Special Learning: 
Teacher certification
Special Learning: 
Distance learning opportunities
College Services: 
Remedial services
College Services: 
Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted: 
Dual credit
Credit Accepted: 
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: 
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Religious Affiliation: 
Not applicable
Financial Aid: 
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
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