Texas State Technical College

www.tstc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,169

4.97% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$10,738

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.72%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

10,654

59% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

41.9%

608 Graduates

About

Texas State Technical College is a higher education institution located in McLennan County, TX. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Texas State Technical College were N/A.

In 2020, 3,095 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas State Technical College. 24.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,548 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1250 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas State Technical College is $6,169, which is $−1,811 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas State Technical College is $6,169, which is $−1,811 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,738.

In 2020, 67% of undergraduate students attending Texas State Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,169

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Texas State Technical College was $6,169. The cost of tuition at Texas State Technical College is $−1,811 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas State Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,738

2020 Value

4.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Texas State Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,738. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Texas State Technical College grew by 4.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas State Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,335

Room and Board

$1,788

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas State Technical College was of $9,335 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,788. The cost of room and board increased by 3.61% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.11% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas State Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Texas State Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 19.6% with respect to 2019, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas State Technical College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.72%

2018 Default Rate

236

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Texas State Technical College was 6.72%, which represents 236 out of the 3510 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Texas State Technical College has a total enrollment of 10,654 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas State Technical College is 6,282 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,372. This means that 59% of students enrolled at Texas State Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas State Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 4.26% Black or African American, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.432% Asian, 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas State Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (33.1%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas State Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,654 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas State Technical College is 6,282 and the part-time enrollment is 4,372. This means that 59% of students enrolled at Texas State Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas State Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2020 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 Texas State Technical College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Texas State Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas State Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5,761
White
3,039
Black or African American
454

The enrolled student population at Texas State Technical College is 54.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 4.26% Black or African American, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.432% Asian, 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% 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 Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,166 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1569 fewer women than men received degrees from Texas State Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas State Technical College is hispanic or latino (1,548 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1250 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Texas State Technical College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas State Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (480 degrees awarded), Construction (286 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (627 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas State Technical College are Other managers (44,777 people), Construction managers (38,747 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (32,512 people), Software developers (29,383 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,206 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas State Technical College are Precision Production (480 degrees awarded), Construction (286 degrees), Engineering Technologies (627 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (550 degrees), and Science Technologies (21 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas State Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Other financial specialists, Physicians, Economists, and Personal financial advisors

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas State Technical College are Construction (92,089 people), Computer Systems Design (43,676 people), Air transportation (35,015 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,619 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (16,684 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas State Technical College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas State Technical College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Texas State Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,332

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

763

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,332 degrees were awarded to men at Texas State Technical College, which is 3.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (763).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas State Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 402 degrees were awarded to men at Texas State Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 22.3 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 107 degrees were awarded to women at Texas State Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.63 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 26% of students graduating from Texas State Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Texas State Technical College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.61% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1,548 degrees awarded
White
1,250 degrees awarded
Black or African American
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas State Technical College is hispanic or latino (1,548 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1250 degrees).

2.33% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Male
1,074 degrees awarded
White Male
1,038 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
474 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas State Technical College is hispanic or latino male (1,074 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,038 degrees).

Operations

Texas State Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $600k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $198k (33.1%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Texas State Technical College had a total salary expenditure of $217M. Texas State Technical College employs 507 Instructors, 30 Associate professors, and 4 Professors. Most academics at Texas State Technical College are Male Instructors (381), Female Instructors(126), and Male Associate professors (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas State Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 203 employees, Management, with 154 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 131 employees.

Endowment

$600k

2020 Endowment

0.509%

growth from 2019

Texas State Technical College has an endowment valued at about $600k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas State Technical College grew 0.509% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.82M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas State Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.52M - Federal
$3.47M - State
$879k - Local

As of 2020, Texas State Technical College received $9.52M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.47M from state grants and contracts, and $879k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$83.5M

2020 Salaries

9.21%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Texas State Technical College paid a median of $83.5M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($217M) and a 9.21% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.3% growth from 2018 and a 1.97% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.4M

Instructional Salaries

541

Number of Employees

In 2020, Texas State Technical College paid a total of $29.4M to 541 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

507 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

203 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas State Technical College were Instructor with 507 employees; Associate professor with 30 employees; and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas State Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 203 employees; Management with 154 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 131 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas State Technical College was Male Instructor with 381 employees, Female Instructor with 126 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Texas State Technical College.