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Private for-profit, 4-Year
El Paso, TX

Western Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TX. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,160

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

68.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,156

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Western Technical College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in El Paso, TX. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,160, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 68.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$16,640

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,156

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$44,920

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$106,480

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Western Technical College is $17,277.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
15.6%
84.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
72.0%
White
14.9%
Two or more
6.6%
Black
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Unknown
0.2%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,160

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30kNot Reported
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$17,277
Pell Grant Recipients16.1%
Using Federal Loans26.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment29.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.3%

Success

68.3%

In-State Cost

$4,160

Age 25+ Students

50.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

1,255 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
El Paso (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
El Paso (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In El Paso

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$804

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$980

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,150

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the El Paso metropolitan area.