Is Western Technical College worth it?
Western Technical College is a private for-profit, four-year institution in El Paso, Texas (large city), reported with Western Technical College. It awarded 218 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, computer and information sciences and industrial electronics technology.
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Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Western Technical College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$29,134
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,357
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,156
Average net price
$28,004
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
218
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
600
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $35,577 | $45,057 | 79 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $38,908 | $47,903 | 51 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,639 | $31,680 | 44 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $53,747 | $50,766 | 19 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | 37 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Associate | 35 |
| Office Management and Supervision | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 20 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 14 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 12 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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