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Texas State Technical College, or TSTC, was founded in 1965 as the James Connally Technical Institute (JCTI) of Texas A & M University. The South Texas campus of JCTI was established in Harlingen in 1967. The JCTI colleges separated from the Texas A & M University in 1969 and became the Texas State Technical Institute. The current name was given in 1991.
TSTC Harlingen offers associate degree programs and transferable general education courses in math, english, humanities, technical and business writing, and general psychology. The instructional departments of this college are:
The intramural program of TSTC Harlingen includes sports teams in basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, aerobics, flag football, and table tennis.
TSTC Harlingen can be found in Harlingen, TX (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at TSTC Harlingen.
The most common majors at the school are in photography and commercial art, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
TSTC Harlingen is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 4,957 students were enrolled in the school. TSTC Harlingen has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at TSTC Harlingen. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550-3697
General Phone: (956) 364-4000
http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 95 | drafting, biomedical tech, computer systems tech, construction engineering tech, telecommunications tech, electromechanical tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, dental lab tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, aircraft maintenance |
| Production Trades | 46 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | teacher aide |
| Medical Administration | 35 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 30 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | information technology, computer programming, computer science |
| Office and Administration | 16 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | institutional food workers |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 12 | chemical tech |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Business and Management | 4 | accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 3 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agricultural technology, agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for TSTC Harlingen in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 308 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 155 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, TSTC Harlingen had a total enrollment of 4,957 students (3,734 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
TSTC Harlingen offers campus housing for 927 of its 3,734 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Harlingen, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,495 |
| Room and board | $ 6,850 |
| Room charge | $ 1,965 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,235 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,279 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,449 |
Financial Aid:
TSTC Harlingen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 922500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 94 | 58 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $60,178 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $54,095 | 5 | $52,800 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 67 | $47,099 | 39 | $45,596 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 81 | $48,684 | 45 | $46,440 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $41,402 | 13 | $38,645 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $43,045 | 13 | $38,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TSTC Harlingen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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