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Western Technical College, El Paso is a private co-educational technical college. The college is located in the El Paso, Texas and was previously known as the Western Wisconsin Technical College. The ‘Wisconsin’ part of the name was dropped on March 29, 2006. The institute offers a wide variety of programs such as microcomputer technology, health information technology, automotive technology and advanced welding, among others. The college offers associate’s degrees to its students.
Western Technical College provides students with a number of scholarships, including the Career Colleges and Schools of Texas Scholarships, the WTC High School Senior Scholarships and the Ford National Quality Care Challenge Scholarship, among others. The college’s career development center offers career counseling services through special ‘Employment Preparation’ classes.
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Campus Location9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
USA
Main Tel: (915) 566-9621
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Western Technical College HighlightsWhere Western Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and engineering technician.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 170 | 2 | | Associate | 104 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western Technical College was 427 in 2007 (379 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 86% are full-time and 14% are part-time.
Tuition and Other CostsFinancial Aid: Western Technical College 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 | | 22 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Western Technical College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 71% | | Women | 71% | | All | 71% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (62 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (42 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (103 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
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