Westmoreland County Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,441 students.
About This School
Westmoreland County Community College is a public institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania with approximately 2,441 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,167 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $35,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Westmoreland County Community College is a public community college in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1970 during an era of community college proliferation within the state. Its location on the suburban fringe was designed to attract students from both the Westmoreland County suburbs of Pittsburgh and the Monongahela Valley, then a still booming industrial center. The college has also extended its outreach to provide services to students from Fayette and Indiana Counties.
At just $6,356/year after aid and a median debt of under $9,000 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a credential in the Pittsburgh region, making it a smart starting point for students watching costs. That said, median earnings of $35,200 a decade out are modest, so it's worth thinking carefully about which program you choose and whether you plan to transfer or build toward a higher-earning career from here. Worth considering if you want low debt and local roots, but go in with a clear plan rather than an open-ended one.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Westmoreland County Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($162,329 vs $70,808 nationally), and most below it in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($36,812 vs $46,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 83 | $41,034 | $44,125 | −$3,091 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 25 | $61,585 | $65,389 | −$3,804 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 23 | $57,051 | $61,982 | −$4,931 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | $36,812 | $46,706 | −$9,894 |
| Human Services, General | 16 | $43,534 | $39,422 | +$4,112 |
| Precision Metal Working | 15 | $66,589 | $56,451 | +$10,138 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 14 | $162,329 | $70,808 | +$91,521 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,441 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westmoreland County Community College cost?
The average net price at Westmoreland County Community College is about $5,167 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Westmoreland County Community College?
Westmoreland County Community College has a graduation rate of 28%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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