Waubonsee Community College Career Programs

Waubonsee Community College (referred to as WCC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Sugar Grove, IL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Waubonsee Community College is $11,369 for Illinois residents and $12,330 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,491 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).Waubonsee Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $12,330
  • Number of Programs: 63 programs

WCC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Waubonsee Community College are $11,369 for Illinois residents and $12,330 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 14.09% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Waubonsee Community College
Illinois residentsOut of State
2018-2019$8,334$9,036
2019-2020$9,127$9,860
2020-2021$9,271$10,076
2021-2022$9,271$10,076
2022-2023$10,626$11,496
2023-2024$11,369$12,330

Who Accredits Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Waubonsee Community College offers 63 career programs and 7 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,079 students have earned their degrees/certificate at WCC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at WCC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 1
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 6
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Computer Support Specialist1 program 4
Education [+] 1 program 1
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 1
Engineering [+] 1 program 11
Engineering1 program 11
Engineering Technology [+] 5 programs 12
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 4
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 4
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 10
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 10
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 7
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 7
Legal Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program (1 online)1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs (2 online)509
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)454
General Studies1 program (1 online)55
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)264
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program (1 online)264
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 21
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 21
Human Services [+] 1 program 6
Social Work1 program 6
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 0
Electrician1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 22
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 4
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 18
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 4
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 4
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 2
Graphic Design1 program 1
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 1
Music1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 90
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 8
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)1 program 8
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 74
Business [+] 7 programs (2 online)27
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)18
Accounting1 program 2
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1 program 1
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 0
Small Business Administration/Management1 program 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1 program (1 online)5
Construction Management1 program 1
Total42 programs (6 online)994
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 2
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 2
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 0
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 9
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 9
Legal Studies [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program (1 online)1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 1
Fire Services Administration1 program 1
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Electrician1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 20
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 18
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs 52
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 1
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 21
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)1 program 21
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 3
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program 0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 6
Business [+] 1 program 0
Accounting1 program 0
Total21 programs (1 online)85

Student Population

At Waubonsee Community College, there are total 7,491 students. Among them, 1,398 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 3,302 men and 4,189 women students at WCC. Next table summarizes the student population at WCC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Waubonsee Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,4913,3024,189
American Indian/Native American945
Asian341148193
Black/African American508200308
Hispanic3,0911,2151,876
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander945
White3,2421,5991,643
Two More19190101
Un-Known1004258
Student Population in Online Programs at WCC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students7,4911,3982,0434,050

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