Western Technical College
El Paso, TX · Private for-profit · Bachelor degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in El Paso, Texas, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, Western Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,206 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,156 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 71.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $17,277, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.09x. The most popular programs include Ground Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Machinist, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,156
Graduation Rate
71.6%
Median Debt
$17,277
Average Net Price
Not reported
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,206
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
84.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
19.0%
Federal Loan Rate
26.8%
Student Demographics
Women
29.6%
White
14.8%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
73.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
Programs (13)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 29 |
Associate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $47,068 | 204 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $47,305 | 70 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $45,057 | Not reported |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $47,903 | Not reported |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $50,766 | Not reported |
| Business Administration & Management | $31,572 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 386 |
| Machinist | $45,954 | 164 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $31,347 | 68 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | $31,680 | Not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $19,897 | Not reported |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Texas
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Texas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Texas
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