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Texas State Technical College, TSTC, Waco is a public college in Waco, Texas. The college, which was founded in 1965, offers study programs at the certificate and associate’s degree levels in business, social science, science, agriculture, engineering, health science, and transportation among others. Distance learning programs, workforce development, and continuing education programs are also offered by the college.
TSTC is a member of the Big 12 Conference. Students also participate in sports like flag football, basketball, softball, and volleyball at the intramural level. Several financial aid options such as scholarships, loans, and work study programs are also available for eligible students. Students can also opt for the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Sponsorship Program, and the NATF Scholarships.
TSTC Waco is located in Waco, TX (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by TSTC Waco is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, science and laboratory technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
TSTC Waco is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
TSTC Waco had 4,210 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. TSTC Waco offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas State Technical College Waco
3801 Campus Dr
Waco, TX 76705
General Phone: (800) 792-8784
http://www.waco.tstc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 340 | robotics tech, biomedical tech, HVAC tech, instrumentation tech, computer systems tech, occupational safety tech, drafting, laser/optical tech, ... |
| Mechanics and Repair | 268 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 127 | network management, web design, computer security, webmastering, computer programming |
| Medical Support and Technology | 70 | dental assistant, radiation protection |
| Production Trades | 68 | welding |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 32 | commercial art |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 31 | chemical tech, biology tech, nuclear tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 25 | turf management |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | instructional media design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 18 | institutional food workers |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | cartography |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation, animation and special effects |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician, construction |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for TSTC Waco in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 715 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 292 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, TSTC Waco had a total enrollment of 4,210 students (4,266 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
TSTC Waco offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 4,266 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,627 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,839 |
| Room and board | $ 5,034 |
| Room charge | $ 3,375 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 735 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,474 |
Financial Aid:
TSTC Waco participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 171 | 63 |
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 | 4 | $65,409 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $55,812 | 4 | $47,502 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 138 | $46,982 | 41 | $42,917 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 154 | $48,148 | 46 | $43,823 |
*: 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 | 3 | $49,196 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $45,691 | 16 | $37,917 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $46,309 | 17 | $38,566 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TSTC Waco Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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