WA | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Whatcom Community College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $626,279 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 7.9 years.
4-year net cost
$47,180
Estimated debt
$24,534
Early salary signal
$68,960
Graduation rate
36%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($47,180), estimated debt ($24,534), early-career salary ($68,960), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
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75
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$626,279
Salary Outlook
$68,960
Estimated Debt
$24,534
Payback
3.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$357,539
Salary Outlook
$40,158
Estimated Debt
$24,534
Payback
6.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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45
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$273,136
Salary Outlook
$31,113
Estimated Debt
$24,534
Payback
7.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
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75
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,721,020
Risk-adjusted ROI
$626,279
Value at risk
$1,094,741
Payback
3.6 years
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54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$982,520
Risk-adjusted ROI
$357,539
Value at risk
$624,981
Payback
6.1 years
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45
High Risk
On-time ROI
$750,580
Risk-adjusted ROI
$273,136
Value at risk
$477,444
Payback
7.9 years
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