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Westmoreland County Community College

Public Youngwood, PA · Suburban · Mid-Atlantic · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
28%
Graduation Rate
$37,439
Earnings (10yr)
$5,167
Net Price
2,441
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Overview

At Westmoreland County Community College, with an enrollment of 2,441 students, individuals looking to enhance their skills in practical fields often find a supportive environment. The focus here is on hands-on learning, especially in programs like Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Computer Science & IT, Humanities, and Mechanic & Repair Tech. This school suits those who want to jumpstart their careers or pivot into new ones without the frills of a large university.

Looking at life after graduation, students can expect to earn about $37,439 within ten years. This figure reflects the potential for solid income, especially for graduates in technical and health-related fields. Affordability plays a key role here, with a net price of just $5,167 after financial aid. The median debt of $11,000 suggests that many students are managing their financial commitments effectively, particularly since 28% of the student body is receiving Pell Grants to help with costs.

In practical terms, Westmoreland County Community College is a smart choice for those who want a low-cost education with reasonable debt levels. The combination of a supportive community and practical degree options means that students who thrive here are often those looking for a clear path to employment in their chosen field. If you want to focus on your career without the burden of overwhelming debt, this could be the right fit for you.

Rankings

How Westmoreland Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation28%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$5KRetention67%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$3K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$5K$48-75K$10K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1340.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%711.0%MOBILITY95.31%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,018
In-State Tuition
$14,424
Out-of-State
$5,167
Avg Net Price
$11,000
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
27%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$2,972
Family Income $0–$30K
$3,007
Family Income $30K–$48K
$4,615
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,798
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$35,899
6 Years After Entry
$36,360
8 Years
$37,439
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$35,899 6yr $36,360 8yr $37,439 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

95.31%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
711.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1340.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$64,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.23
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 67%
Full-Time Faculty 31%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,600
Diversity Index 0.38
First-Gen Students 44%

Top Programs

Health Professions 35%
Business & Marketing 12%
Computer Science & IT 11%
Humanities 9%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 6%
Education 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
Criminal Justice 3%