Western Texas College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,010

6.35% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,135

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,434

29.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.5%

120 Graduates

About

Western Texas College is a higher education institution located in Scurry County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Texas College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (12 degrees).

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Texas College. 32.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 67.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (167 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (158 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Texas College is $2,010, which is $−6,243 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Texas College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 85 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Texas College is $2,010, which is $6,243 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,135.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Western Texas College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,010

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Western Texas College was $2,010. The cost of tuition at Western Texas College is $−6,243 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Texas College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,135

2023 Value

22.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Western Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,135. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Western Texas College grew by 22.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Texas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,827

Room and Board

$1,558

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Texas College was of $5,827 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,558. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.128% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Texas College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Western Texas College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.7% with respect to 2022, when 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Texas College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Western Texas College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 85 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Texas College had a total enrollment of 1,434 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Texas College is 426 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,008. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Western Texas College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Texas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 40.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.25% Black or African American, 3.07% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, and 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Western Texas College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.8%) and White Male (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Texas College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,434 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Texas College is 426 and the part-time enrollment is 1,008. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Western Texas College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Texas College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Texas College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Western Texas College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Texas College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
650 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
579 enrolled students
Black or African American
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Texas College is 45.3% White, 40.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.25% Black or African American, 3.07% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, and 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 137 fewer women than men received degrees from Western Texas College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Texas College is hispanic or latino (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (158 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Texas College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Texas College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (74 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Construction (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Texas College are Elementary & middle school teachers (127,686 people), Other managers (93,509 people), Secondary school teachers (55,164 people), Construction managers (48,269 people), and Education administrators (43,744 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Texas College in 2023 are Agriculture (74 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), Construction (17 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Texas College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Western Texas College are Agriculture (74 degrees awarded), Precision Production (36 degrees), Construction (17 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Texas College are Computer Systems Design (576,125 people), Elementary & secondary schools (312,382 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (161,282 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,129 people), and Construction (137,440 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Texas College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
145 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Texas College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Texas College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

268

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Western Texas College, which is 2.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Texas College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Western Texas College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.16 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Western Texas College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.859 times less than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Western Texas College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Western Texas College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
167 degrees awarded
White
158 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Texas College is hispanic or latino (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (158 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
108 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Texas College is hispanic or latino male (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (102 degrees).

Operations

Western Texas College employs 38 Instructors, 5 Assistant professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Western Texas College are Male Instructor (22), Female Instructor (16), and Female Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Texas College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.45M

2023 Salaries

5.37%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Western Texas College paid a median of $7.45M in salaries, a 5.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.97% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Western Texas College paid a total of $2.74M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Texas College were Instructor with 38 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Texas College were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Texas College was Male Instructor with 22 employees, Female Instructor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Texas College.

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