Welcome High School Counselors and Future Students!
This page was designed with you in mind. It gives you easy access to the forms and information necessary to assist you with the first few steps of your college process. We are committed to helping you achieve your educational goals and look forward to serving you.
AWC AT A GLANCE:
Number of Students: 13,000 annually, over 4,300 Full Time Student Equivalents
AWC certificate, degree, and transfer programs: 85+
Average faculty/student ratio: 1:20
Gender ratio: 60% female, 40% male
Residence halls on campus: 3
2006-2007 graduates: 1026 AWC degrees and certificates
Newest programs: Construction Trades and Paralegal Studies
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association.
WHAT IS A DEGREE WORTH?
|
Education Level
|
Annual Salary
|
Percent Increase Above H.S. Graduate
|
| Not High School Graduate |
$15,570 |
- |
| High School Graduate |
$22,481 |
- |
| Some College/No Degree |
$23,966 |
7% |
| Associate Degree |
$30,394 |
35% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
$40,347 |
79% |
| Master's Degree |
$50,575 |
125% |
| Professional Degree |
$76,564 |
240% |
| Doctorate Degree |
$71,555 |
218% |
*U.S. Census Bureau, Median Earnings, 2003
