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The campus of TSTC West Texas is in Sweetwater, Texas, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at TSTC West Texas include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. TSTC West Texas is known for its programs in design, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
TSTC West Texas maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,677 students enrolled (1,125 full-time equivalent).
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 College Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
General Phone: (325) 235-7300
Admissions Phone: (325) 235-7374
Financial Aid Phone: (325) 235-7315
http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu
TSTC West Texas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 98 | autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Medical Adminstration | 47 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | drafting, environmental engineering tech, robotics tech, construction engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Design | 37 | design and visual communication |
| Business And Management | 31 | MIS |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding, machinist |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for TSTC West Texas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 270 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 189 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 3 |
In 2005, TSTC West Texas had a total enrollment of 1,677 students (1,125 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 88% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
TSTC West Texas offers campus housing for 216 of its 1,125 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (325) 235-7374
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,470 |
| Room and board | $ 3,700 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,816 |
Financial Aid:
TSTC West Texas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (325) 235-7315
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $50,654 | 7 | $47,983 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $50,110 | 7 | $50,098 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 44 | $38,731 | 24 | $37,847 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 65 | $42,491 | 38 | $41,971 |
*: 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
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
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TSTC West Texas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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