Western Technical College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Western Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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
Student Body
The student population of Western Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Western Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
547 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
63%
47%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
16%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
College Completion Rate
73%
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% 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) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 02/21/2022
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