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Texas State Technical College Waco

Texas State Technical College Waco

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.

Overview of Texas State Technical College Waco

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

TSTC Waco is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

TSTC Waco maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school had 4,210 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

TSTC Waco has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting TSTC Waco

Texas State Technical College Waco
3801 Campus Dr
Waco, TX 76705
General Phone: (800) 792-8784
http://www.waco.tstc.edu

TSTC Waco Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair341automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance
Engineering Technician316biomedical tech, robotics tech, computer systems tech, drafting, HVAC tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech, ...
Computer Science And Engineering88network management, webmastering, computer security, computer programming, web design
Medical Support And Technology79dental assistant, radiation protection, pharmacy tech
Production Trades56welding
Education And Teaching50instructional media design
Landscaping And Horticulture30turf management
Science And Laboratory Technician26chemical tech, biology tech
Photography And Commercial Art22commercial art
Cooking And Culinary Arts10institutional food workers
Liberal Arts10cartography
Transportation6commercial pilot and flight crew
Construction Trades0building inspection and management

Number of programs and degrees for TSTC Waco in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree64934
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years38125
Award of less than 1 academic year41

TSTC Waco Student Body

In 2007, TSTC Waco had a total enrollment of 4,210 students (3,230 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black17%
Hispanic17%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1931%
20-2121%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-345%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

TSTC Waco Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time45 %

TSTC Waco Room and Board (2007)

TSTC Waco offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 3,230 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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.

TSTC Waco Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,627
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,839
Room and board$ 4,110
Room charge$ 3,375
Board (meal plan) charge$ 735
Books and supplies$ 1,900
Other expenses$ 3,600

Financial Aid:
TSTC Waco participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363400)

TSTC Waco Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track17761

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$66,4201*
Associate professorcalendar year13$56,1106$55,604
Instructorcalendar year137$47,46940$43,259
All faculty totalcalendar year155$48,80547$45,324

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professoracademic year5$48,9280*
Instructoracademic year17$43,72914$39,829
All faculty totalacademic year22$44,91014$39,829

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

TSTC Waco Degree Programs (2007)

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
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers

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

LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/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

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

TSTC Waco Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets TSTC Waco Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%TSTC Waco Female % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%TSTC Waco % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%TSTC Waco % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%TSTC Waco Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%TSTC Waco Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%TSTC Waco Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%TSTC Waco % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%TSTC Waco Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%TSTC Waco % of degrees in production trades
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%TSTC Waco Number of students
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%TSTC Waco % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%TSTC Waco % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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