Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Wor-Wic Community College worth it?
Pay $9,360/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $36,748 ten years out — about 3.9× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: B.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Wor-Wic Community College vs Maryland avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Maryland college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Wor-Wic Community College | Maryland avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $9,360 | $16,790 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $36,748 | $55,410 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $7,828 | $18,923 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 27.1% | 47.2% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 69.8% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $60,760 over four years. Most students get $5,830/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $7,828 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 21% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Wor-Wic Community College grad earns about -$330,080 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Wor-Wic Community College
The average student at Wor-Wic Community College pays $9,360 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $15,190 published sticker price. That is below the MD average net price of $16,790.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $36,748 — below the MD median of $55,410. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $7,828, roughly $85 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 21% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Wor-Wic Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,360 per year. That's $5,830/yr in financial aid against the $15,190 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $37,440.
How much do Wor-Wic Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Wor-Wic Community College graduates earn a median of $36,748 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 3.9× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Wor-Wic Community College graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $7,828 — about $85/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 15.9% of students take federal loans.
Is Wor-Wic Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Wor-Wic Community College a value grade of B — top 30% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $9,360/yr, earn $36,748/yr ten years out, ROI score of 9.82. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Wor-Wic Community College?
43.1% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 15.9% take federal student loans. On average, students get $5,830 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Wor-Wic Community College?
In-state tuition is $3,840 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $8,400 per year — a difference of $4,560/yr or $18,240 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Wor-Wic Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $8,265. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $15,190. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →