Is Western Technical College worth it?
Western Technical College is a private for-profit, four-year institution in El Paso, Texas (large city). It awarded 879 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor; welding technology; and heating, ventilation.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$29,134
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,357
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,156
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
879
Students (undergrad)
1,206
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $34,336 | $47,068 | 262 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,072 | $31,347 | 169 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $29,371 | $45,954 | 145 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $35,483 | $47,305 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $35,577 | $45,057 | 79 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $38,908 | $47,903 | 51 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,446 | $19,897 | 50 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,639 | $31,680 | 44 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $18,851 | $31,572 | 34 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $53,747 | $50,766 | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 346 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 148 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 95 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 90 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Associate | 89 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 80 |
| Office Management and Supervision | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 11 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Lineworker | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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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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