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The Texas State Technical College - West Texas is a branch campus of the Texas State Technical College System, or TSTC. TSTC was established in 1965, and was initially known as the James Connally Technical Institute of Texas A & M University. The institute received its present name in the year 1991. The Texas State Technical College - West Texas operates campuses in Sweetwater, Breckenridge, Abilene, and Brownwood.
The Texas State Technical College - West Texas offers a wide variety of degree programs. Students can opt for courses in the fields of agriculture food and natural resources, health science, hospitality and tourism, audio-video technology and communications, and business management and administration, among others.
The Texas State Technical College - West Texas sponsors various student clubs and organizations. Among those available on the different campuses include the Association of Information Technology Professionals, Phi Theta Kappa-Beta Zeta Psi Chapter, Environmental Science Technology Club, Phi Theta Kappa-Beta Iota Eta Chapter, Photography Club, and Student Government Association.
Sweetwater, TX is home to TSTC West Texas. Sweetwater is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at TSTC West Texas go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in design, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
TSTC West Texas maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 1,639 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
TSTC West Texas has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. TSTC West Texas offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas State Technical College West Texas
300 Homer K. Taylor Drive
Sweetwater, TX 79556
General Phone: (325) 235-7300
http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 183 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 58 | autobody repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | drafting, construction engineering tech, robotics tech, environmental engineering tech, electromechanical tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 38 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Business and Management | 35 | MIS |
| Medical Administration | 29 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Design | 19 | design and visual communication |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, machinist |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | restaurant and catering management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | medical coding |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for TSTC West Texas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 251 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 183 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, TSTC West Texas had a total enrollment of 1,639 students (1,246 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
TSTC West Texas offers campus housing for 216 of its 1,246 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sweetwater, 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 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,592 |
| Room and board | $ 6,756 |
| Room charge | $ 3,225 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,563 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,960 |
Financial Aid:
TSTC West Texas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993200)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $54,384 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 46 | $44,467 | 42 | $41,210 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 48 | $44,531 | 45 | $42,089 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TSTC West Texas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (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 remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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