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Texas State Technical College at Sweetwater, West Texas belongs to the Texas State Technical College System (TSTC). Its headquarters are at Connally Air Force Base, Waco, Texas. The college system was originally founded as the James Connally Technical Institute in 1965 to meet Texas’ evolving workforce requirements. The Sweetwater campus opened its doors in 1979. At present, it offers a variety of programs through the following divisions:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Audio-Video Technology
- Business Management
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Information Technology
- Law & Public Safety
- Manufacturing & Engineering
- Transportation & Distribution
exas State Technical College at Sweetwater developed the first community college wind energy program in 2007. It constructed a demonstration 2 MW 60Hz DeWind D8.2 prototype wind turbine for the purpose of student training. The College also offers distance learning options through various methods including online, web-enhanced, hybrid, or interactive video courses.
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Campus Location300 Homer K. Taylor Drive
Sweetwater, TX 79556
USA
Main Tel: (325) 235-7300
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Texas State Technical College-West Texas HighlightsWhere Texas State Technical College-West Texas stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, design, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
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
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 234 | 21 | | Associate | 158 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 4 | 10 |
TSTC West Texas StudentsThe student enrollment at TSTC West Texas was 1,639 in 2007 (732 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,267 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,479 | | Room | $ 3,225 | | Board | $ 2,925 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,527 | | Other | $ 3,867 |
Financial Aid: TSTC West Texas participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 96 |
Housing and MealsTSTC West Texas provides on-campus housing for 216 of its 732 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded) - Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (22 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded) - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (58 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (5 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (151 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (9 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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