Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WCC emphasizes convenience, offering classes seven days a week, at night, and on weekends—it also has agreements with four-year schools throughout Michigan, making transferring easy.
WCC offers more than 100 programs and 1,500 credit and non-credit classes each year, allowing various educational opportunities—whether a student is pursuing a degree or just wanting to update his job skills.
Program Areas:
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Apprenticeship Studies
- Automotive and Motorcycle Technology
- Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
- Child Care Professionals
- Construction Technology
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
- Digital Media Arts
- Information Technology
- Music and Performing Arts
- Nursing and Health Science
- Professional Communication
- Transfer and University Parallel Programs
Student services include self-assessment for career planning, as well as professional and personal counseling and academic advisement. The WCC Career Services department is designed to help students and alumni with job search assistance, as well as help local employers with staffing. Childcare and educational programs are also available for children of WCC students through the WCC Children’s Center.
WCC online course list (http://www.wccnet.edu/academics/classes/online/list/)
Information on transferring to or from WCC can be found on the Transfer resources page (http://www.wccnet.edu/)
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $3,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $2,300-$2,700
- Out-of-State: $4,800-$5,818
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $94-$110 per unit
- Out-of-State: $200-$240 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 68% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 53% | $4,804 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 32% | $4,398 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Washtenaw Community College may provide services to students like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Washtenaw Community College compared to community colleges in Michigan, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| Washtenaw Community College | Washtenaw County | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 15.6% | - | 14.7% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23.9% | - | 26.7% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1967)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1996)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Michigan
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1973)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Washtenaw Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Sales (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Office Management and Supervision (A, C)
- Human Resources (C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Restaurant and Food Services Management (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (A)
- Broadcast Journalism (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (C)
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Web Design (A, C)
- Computer Graphics (A, C)
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Information Technology (A)
- Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications (C)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A, C)
Construction Trades
- Construction Site Management (A, C)
- Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter (A)
- Property Management (C)
- Construction Trades (C)
Education
Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies (A)
- Computer Systems Technology (C)
- Robotics Technology (A)
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology (C)
English Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Home Health Aide (C)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Health and Wellness, General (A)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (C)
- Surgical Technologist (A)
- Medical Assistant (C)
- Medical Office Assistant
- Mammography Technician
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, C)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Auto Body (C)
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair (A, C)
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Industrial Electronics Technology (C)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
- Institutional Food Workers (A)
- Baking And Pastry (A, C)
- Culinary Arts (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
- Precision Production (A)
- Machinist
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Technology (C)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (A, C)
- Photography (A, C)
- Cinematography And Film (A, C)
- Visual and Performing Arts (C)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Washtenaw Community College.
- Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI (16 miles away)
- Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, MI (22 miles away)
- Monroe County Community College in Monroe, MI (26 miles away)
- Jackson College in Jackson, MI (39 miles away)
- Mott Community College in Flint, MI (52 miles away)