Texas State Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,437 students.
About This School
Texas State Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Texas with approximately 9,437 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,508 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is a public technical college with its main campus near Waco, Texas. TSTC is the State of Texas's only public multicampus technical college, offering associate degrees and certificates in technical skills and trades on 11 campuses throughout the state. TSTC's headquarters are located north of Waco and are co-located with the Waco campus, the oldest TSTC location and flagship location. TSTC also operates campuses in Harlingen, Marshall, Red Oak, Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Sweetwater, Williamson County, and Fort Bend County.
With campuses across Texas and a median debt at graduation of just $6,334, this is a strong option for students who want affordable, career-focused training without taking on significant financial risk. The $39,300 median earnings at 10 years is modest but reasonable for many technical and trades careers — and the low debt means graduates aren't buried trying to get there. Worth considering if you have a specific trade or technical program in mind; less ideal if you're undecided or hoping for a four-year transfer path.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 43% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,437 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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