Central Texas College
Killeen, TX · Public · Associate degree-granting
Central Texas College is a public institution in Killeen, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 6,247 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,995 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 13.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,265 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Hospitality Management, Health Services Administration, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,995
Graduation Rate
13.1%
Median Debt
$6,750
Average Net Price
$10,265
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.07x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,247
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,500
Pell Grant Rate
37.1%
Federal Loan Rate
41.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,714
Income $30K–$48K
$11,281
Income $48K–$75K
$11,567
Income $110K+
$13,581
Student Demographics
Women
50.8%
White
26.7%
Black
27.6%
Hispanic
29.3%
Asian
5.1%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (61)
Associate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $54,183 | 783 |
| Registered Nursing | $91,449 | 67 |
| Business | $46,890 | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $51,810 | 45 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 44 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 38 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 32 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 29 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 12 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 158 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 95 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 83 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 73 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 65 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,631 | 38 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 31 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 24 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 23 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Practical Nursing | $62,282 | 19 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 16 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 12 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Agriculture | Associate | 1 |
| Agricultural Business | Associate | 1 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Texas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
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