79925 Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in 79925, El Paso, Texas, serving 32,618 students.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is equal to the state average of 35:1.
79925, TX Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- Border Institute Of TechnologyPrivate, for profit9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)593-7328 x 10 22 students - Southwest University at El PasoPrivate, for profit1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)778-4001 1,337 students
Recent Articles
The Online Education Initiative will greatly expand course offerings for community college students, while making the transfer process between institutions much more smooth. The Initiative has its critics, however, who decry the loss of local control over education.
A recent study reveals that job applicants with a credential or associate’s degree from a community college have slightly better chances of getting a job interview than students who attend a for-profit college or university. Since community colleges are much more budget friendly than for-profit institutions and have much better job placement results, community colleges are a much better option for employment-minded students.
After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
