Western Technical College

El Paso, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate degrees · City

B-

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About Western Technical College

Western Technical College is a small, private for-profit institution in El Paso, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,206 students. 72% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,156.

Open

Acceptance

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Net price

1,206

Enrollment

72%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

N/A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

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SAT average

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ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

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Average net price

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In-state tuition

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Out-of-state tuition

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Room & board

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Books & supplies

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Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

27%

Students with federal loans

$17,277

Median student debt

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Transportation38.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech30.1%

Precision Production19.5%

Health & Nursing6.9%

Construction Trades2.4%

Business2.3%

After Graduation

$36,156

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,035

Median earnings (6 yrs)

72%

Graduation rate

85%

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,539

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,206

Total enrollment

31%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

52%

First-generation

Gender balance

15% women

85% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

74%

White

15%

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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