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The campus of Western Technical College is in El Paso, TX, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Western Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Western Technical College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 887 students enrolled (998 full-time equivalent). Western Technical College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Western Technical Institute is to provide quality training in a caring, professional way that will prepare a new students or upgrade an experienced worker to succeed in the modern, high-tech workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Technical College Main Campus El Paso
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
General Phone: (915) 532-3737
http://www.wtc-ep.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 173 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 127 | medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 69 | HVAC tech |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 266 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 166 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Western Technical College had a total enrollment of 887 students (998 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 91 % |
Western Technical College offers campus housing for 250 of its 998 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of El Paso, 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 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,188 |
Financial Aid:
Western Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2098300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 22 | $32,400 | 10 | $28,800 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $32,400 | 10 | $28,800 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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