Western Technical College (224679)

www.westerntech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,310

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.79%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,303

59.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.5%

421 Graduates

About

Western Technical College (224679) is a higher education institution located in El Paso County, TX. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Technical College (224679) were Welding Technology (148 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (94 degrees).

In 2021, 986 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technical College (224679). 13.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 86.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (770 degrees), 6.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,310.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Western Technical College (224679) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,310

2021 Value

29.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Technical College (224679) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,310. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Technical College (224679) grew by 29.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Technical College (224679) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Western Technical College (224679) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.55% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Technical College (224679) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.79%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Technical College (224679) was 5.79%, which represents 47 out of the 812 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Technical College (224679) had a total enrollment of 1,303 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) is 778 students and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (224679), both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% White, 7.44% Two or More Races, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.767% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.46% Asian, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (59.3%), followed by White Male (14.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,303 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technical College (224679) is 778 and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Western Technical College (224679) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Technical College (224679) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Technical College (224679) was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Western Technical College (224679) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Technical College (224679) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
921 enrolled students
White
214 enrolled students
Two or More Races
97 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Technical College (224679) is 70.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% White, 7.44% Two or More Races, 3.99% Black or African American, 0.767% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.46% Asian, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 714 fewer women than men received degrees from Western Technical College (224679). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino (770 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Technical College (224679) is Welding Technology (148 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (94 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Technical College (224679), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (399 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (244 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Registered nurses (1,407,051 people), Accountants & auditors (1,033,567 people), Other managers (717,112 people), Financial managers (465,007 people), and Chief executives & legislators (369,623 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) in 2021 are Transportation (399 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (244 degrees), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), and Health (94 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are Transportation (399 degrees awarded), Precision Production (148 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (244 degrees), Engineering Technologies (80 degrees), and Health (94 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technical College (224679) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,732,185 people), Elementary & secondary schools (644,699 people), Computer Systems Design (507,491 people), Banking & related activities (474,794 people), and Insurance carriers (440,941 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Technical College (224679).

Most Common (2021)

Diesel Mechanics Technology
145 degree-majors awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
97 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
80 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Technical College (224679) was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Technical College (224679) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

850

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

136

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 850 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679), which is 6.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (136).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Technical College (224679) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 373 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679) in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 14.3 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technical College (224679) in Medical Assistant, which is 6.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Technical College (224679) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
770 degrees awarded
White
118 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino (770 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (118 degrees).

0.507% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
660 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
110 degrees awarded
White Male
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technical College (224679) is hispanic or latino male (660 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (110 degrees).

Operations

Western Technical College (224679) employs 69 Instructors. Most academics at Western Technical College (224679) are Male Instructor (58), and Female Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) are: Sales and related, with 30 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.88M

2021 Salaries

17.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Western Technical College (224679) paid a median of $7.88M in salaries, a 17.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western Technical College (224679) paid a total of $3.29M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) was Instructor with 69 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) were Sales and related with 30 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Technical College (224679) was Male Instructor with 58 employees, and Female Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Technical College (224679).