Western Technical College
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Tel:
(915) 566-9621
- The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems and Security, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource Center with available computers, a student break area stocked with snacks and microwaves, and an outside patio for you to enjoy.
School Highlights
Western Technical College serves 547 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.
Top Rankings
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 83% over five years.
Western Technical College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 55 staff | 262 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 10 |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 82% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $14,031 | $10,500 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Acceptance Rate | 83% | 75% |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Profile last updated: 02/21/2022
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The nearest community college to Western Technical College is Southwest University at El Paso (6.2 miles away).
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