Central Texas College

Central Texas College, also referred to as CTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Kileen, Texas, United States. It is located near Fort Hood, Texas, and evolved from a junior college to a full-fledged military college over the years.

The departments of Central Texas College include:

Aviation
C.A. Drafting & Design
Communications
Continuing Education
Fine Arts
Industrial Technology
Mathematics
Nursing
Office Technology
Protective Services
Risk Management

CTC awards a special scholarship to students who have spouses serving in the military.

Central College Texas sponsors a number of intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, softball, and eagle trot 5k run.

Campus Location

6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
USA
Main Tel: (254) 526-7161
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Central Texas College Highlights

Where Central Texas College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in liberal arts and engineering.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High male/female ratio.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	2,241	65
< 1 year certificate	177	38
1-2 year certificate	61	18

Students

The student enrollment at Central Texas College was 21,532 in 2007 (9,628 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,518
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,290
Room and board	$ 4,550
Books and supplies	$ 1,500
Other	$ 2,100

Financial Aid: Central Texas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Central Texas College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Santa Fe Community College	Gainesville, FL	14,824
College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita, CA	17,499
Collin County Community College District	Plano, TX	20,143
San Diego Mesa College	San Diego, CA	21,437
Orange Coast College	Costa Mesa, CA	24,424
Diablo Valley College	Pleasant Hill, CA	19,768
Santiago Canyon College	Orange, CA	14,085
Pasadena City College	Pasadena, CA	26,672
Fullerton College	Fullerton, CA	20,719
American River College	Sacramento, CA	33,821

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		155

Housing and Meals

Central Texas College provides on-campus housing for 136 of its 9,628 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

Agricultural Business Technology
Agriculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (0 awarded)

Equestrian/Equine Studies

ART STUDIES (0 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (93 awarded)

Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (59 awarded)

Computer Programming
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

ENGINEERING (209 awarded)

Engineering
Military Technologies

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

FINE ARTS (2 awarded)

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (14 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management

LAW (11 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,661 awarded)

English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (15 awarded)

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (4 awarded)

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (0 awarded)

Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (114 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (11 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (109 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Social Work
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Transportation and Materials Moving