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The main campus of Western Technical College is in El Paso, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Western Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering, engineering technician, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
Western Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 413 enrolled students. Western Technical College has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide quality training in a caring, professional way that will prepare a new student or upgrade an experienced worker to succeed in the modern, high-tech workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Technical College
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
http://www.wtc-ep.edu
Western Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 163 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 92 | computer support |
| Medical Adminstration | 75 | health and medical administrative |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 238 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 162 | 2 |
In 2005, Western Technical College had a total enrollment of 413 students (364 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 87% |
| New Mexico | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 79 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Financial Aid:
Western Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2098301)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 20 | $34,000 | 5 | $34,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $34,000 | 5 | $34,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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