Western Technical College

Western Technical College at El Paso, Texas is a two-year, coeducational college offering technical training and job courses for the students. It is commonly abbreviated as WTC. The college aims at providing the students with adequate theoretical as well as practical knowledge for better adaptability in the workplace. WTC offers its students with programs leading to associate’s degree in a number of courses. The courses offered by the college cover areas such as massage therapy, microcomputer technology, automotive technology, advanced welding and diesel technology.

WTC offers deserving students with financial assistance in the form of institutional scholarships and private scholarships such as Skills USA scholarship, CTF scholarship and Career Colleges, and Schools of Texas scholarship programs.

Western Technical College Highlights

Where Western Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Western Technical College was 887 in 2007 (756 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Western Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.