Western Technical College (224679)

www.westerntech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,294
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,206
    69.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.6%
    17 Graduates

    About

    Western Technical College (224679) is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Technical College (224679) were Welding Technology (148 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (80 degrees).

    In 2024, 879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technical College (224679). 15.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (654 degrees), 5.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (128 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,294.

    In 2024, 36% of undergraduate students attending Western Technical College (224679) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $5,294
    2024 Value
    8.71%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Western Technical College (224679) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,294. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Technical College (224679) grew by 8.71%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    27%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    36% of undergraduate students at Western Technical College (224679) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Western Technical College (224679) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Western Technical College (224679) had a total enrollment of 1,206 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) is 834 students and the part-time enrollment is 372. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (224679), both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 4.64% Two or More Races, 4.06% Black or African American, 1.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.415% Asian, and 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%) and White Male (13.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    69.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,206 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) is 834 and the part-time enrollment is 372. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Technical College (224679) was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Western Technical College (224679) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      887 enrolled students
    2. White
      179 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      56 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (224679) is 73.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% White, 4.64% Two or More Races, 4.06% Black or African American, 1.41% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.415% Asian, and 0.332% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 607 fewer women than men received degrees from Western Technical College (224679). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino (654 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (128 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Technical College (224679) is Welding Technology (148 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (80 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Technical College (224679), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (346 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Registered nurses (1,579,327 people), Accountants & auditors (1,020,960 people), Other managers (814,472 people), Financial managers (529,603 people), and Chief executives & legislators (419,172 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) in 2024 are Transportation (346 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Engineering Technologies (95 degrees), and Health (80 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Transportation (346 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Engineering Technologies (95 degrees), and Health (80 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,918,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (727,324 people), Computer Systems Design (624,844 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (485,928 people), and Banking & related activities (457,730 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Transportation (346 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Engineering Technologies (95 degrees), and Health (80 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Technical College (224679).
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      148 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      80 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Technical College (224679) was Welding Technology with 148 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    743
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    136
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 743 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679), which is 5.46 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (136).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679) in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 10.5 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679) in Medical Assistant, which is 7 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    8%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 8% of students graduating from Western Technical College (224679) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      654 degrees awarded
    2. White
      128 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      48 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino (654 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (128 degrees).

    0.455% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      660 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      580 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      577 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino male (660 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (580 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Western Technical College (224679) had a total salary expenditure of 20.7M. Western Technical College (224679) employs 59 Instructors. Most academics at Western Technical College (224679) are Male Instructor (49), and Female Instructor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) are: Management, with 24 employees, Sales and related, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $7.94M
    2024 Salaries
    12.3%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Western Technical College (224679) paid a median of $7.94M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($20.7M) and a 12.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.08M
    Instructional Salaries
    59
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Western Technical College (224679) paid a total of $3.08M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) were Management with 24 employees, Sales and related with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

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