Western Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Western Technical College is a private for-profit two-year college in El Paso, Texas, enrolling about 600 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 71.63% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (63.2%) and White (17.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,004 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 600 80.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.63%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 52.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 44.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 853
Western Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Technical College?
Western Technical College is located in El Paso, TX (ZIP 79924).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Western Technical College public or private?
Western Technical College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Western Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,004.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,224 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,131 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,179 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,916 |
| $110,001+ | $30,284 |
How big is Western Technical College?
Total enrollment: 600 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 853 students.
Graduate enrollment: 11 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.63%.
First-year retention: 88.9%.
What do graduates of Western Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $35,035 six years after entry; $36,156 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,277.
48.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (41 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (37 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (35 completions)
- Office Management and Supervision (24 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (20 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (13 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (12 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.63%; median earnings $36,156 at 10 years; net price $28,004. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,004
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,004.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,016 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,004 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $20,138 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,449 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,169 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,160 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,336 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,390 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,249 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,893 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,661 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,664 |
| 2023 | — | — | $29,771 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Technical College reported total enrollment of about 600 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (17.2%), and Two or More Races (8.3%). About 48.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Technical College in 2024 is 600 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 853 students. Graduate enrollment is about 11 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.70% 100% Completion Time
71.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.70% of students graduating from Western Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 92% male / 8% female
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Technical College.
Return on Investment
$17,277 Median Student Debt
$36,156 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
222.78% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 41 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 37 completions
3. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 35 completions
4. Office Management and Supervision: 24 completions
5. Physical Therapy Assistant: 20 completions
6. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 16 completions
7. Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician: 14 completions
8. Computer Support Specialist: 13 completions
9. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Western Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,160
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,861
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in El Paso, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 600 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (17.2%), Two or More Races (8.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.63%. Approximately 48.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
El Paso, TX 79924
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Western Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Technical College located?
Western Technical College is located in El Paso, TX.
How much does Western Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,004 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Western Technical College?
Western Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 853 students, Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (17.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Technical College?
About 52.4% of students at Western Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,035 six years after entry and $36,156 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,277.
Is Western Technical College public or private?
Western Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in El Paso, TX.
Is Western Technical College an HBCU?
No. Western Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Technical College a tribal college?
No. Western Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Technical College reports 63.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- El Paso, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.