Western Technical College (El Paso, TX)
Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) is a Private, 4 years school located in El Paso, TX. It offers 10 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (4/29/1990 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and the 2025 tuition and fees is $66,096. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse programs ($48,241). The length of the program is 120 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 30 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Western Technical College (El Paso, TX).
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $66,096 | $7,588 | 120 Hours | 30 Months | $48,241 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences | $38,772 | $5,289 | 76 Hours | 23 Months | $12,173 |
| 3 | Office Management and Supervision | $53,172 | $4,193 | 120 Hours | 34 Months | $32,159 |
| 4 | Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | $19,749 | $1,911 | 41 Hours | 13 Months | $16,884 |
| 5 | Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | $32,982 | $3,646 | 64 Hours | 19 Months | $23,201 |
| 6 | Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | $40,399 | $3,376 | 74 Hours | 16 Months | $37,440 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 611 students attended Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 45 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 26 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 72 (full-time) and 27 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) is 72% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
| Student Population | 611 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Number of Faculty | 71 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) is $66,096
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
51% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,461 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $66,096 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $7,588 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $55,200 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $13,590 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,461 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 29 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 29 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Western Technical College (El Paso, TX) are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 29 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 13 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 16 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Computer Support Specialist | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 13 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ | 16 completers |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 16 |
| Total | 16 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 611 students have enrolled into Western Technical College (El Paso, TX). By gender, 325 male and 286 female students are attending the school.
There are 104 White (17.02%), 46 Black/African American (7.53%), 389 Hispanic (63.67%), 7 Asian (1.15%), and 448 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 611 | 325 | 286 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 46 | 33 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 199 | 190 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| White | 104 | 51 | 53 |
| Two More | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Un-Known | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 9451 Diana Drive, El Paso, TX
- 915-566-9621
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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