- Today's electronic technicians must be professional and capable of applying their technical knowledge and innate problem solving skills in the high-tech work place. Successful electronic technicians must constantly update their knowledge to keep abreast of the rapidly changing field of electronics. With these needs in mind, Southwest Institute of Technology offers a diploma program and a degree program designed to prepare our students to meet tomorrow's challenges today.
School Highlights
Southwest Institute of Technology served 20 students (100% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
Southwest Institute of Technology
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
73 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
20 students
1,385 students
# Full-Time Students
20 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
20 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
837 students
% Hispanic
40%
47%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
47%
25%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2007)
$4,417
$2,655
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Southwest Institute of Technology occupies approximately 16,000 square feet of classroom, laboratory and office space. Each program has ample classroom space with additional emphasis placed on the working areas and/or lab for each area of concentration. Each laboratory is carefully designed to simulate actual working conditions. Most classrooms and laboratories are carpeted and all are well lit and temperature controlled. Students work with standard industry equipment, enabling the graduate to be familiar with basic equipment found in the electronics industry. The school facilities can accommodate handicapped individuals with certain physical disabilities. Southwest Institute of Technology offers a diploma program and a degree program designed to prepare our students to meet tomorrow's challenges today. Graduates of the Digital Electronics Technician Program receive a diploma upon successful completion. Graduates of the Electronics Technology Program are awarded an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree. Courses offered at Southwest Institute of Technology includes Applied Math for Electronic Technicians, Applied Psychology, Breadboarding and Test Equipment Lab, DC-AC Circuits, Digital Systems, Electronics Assembly Techniques Lab, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Math for Electronics Technicians, Microprocessor, Personal Computer Hardware, Programmable Controllers, Robotics, Solid State Circuits, Solid State Devices, Technical & Business Writing and Telecommunications. The college is accredited to award diplomas and AOS Degrees by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest Institute of Technology is Southern Careers Institute-Austin (3.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Private for-profit
1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
3.3 miles
Enrollment: 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
8.0 miles
Enrollment: 39,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 62%
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
8.5 miles
Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Private for-profit
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
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Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
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Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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