Central Texas College
Public two-year college in Killeen, TX that costs an average of $5,337 a year after financial aid and graduates 16% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,337
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
16%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,742
PublicLarge suburb6,247 undergraduates
Cost of Central Texas College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,749 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,750 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,500 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,650 |
| Books and supplies | $2,183 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,337 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,648 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,652 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,796 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,639 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central Texas College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 16% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 60% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,916 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,742 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 16th of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,833 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $112 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 38% |
| Students with federal loans | 17% |
Majors and programs at Central Texas College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 83 | $73,619 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 30 | $41,817 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 74 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 231 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 25 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 41 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 264 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 113 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 167 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 65 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 115 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 289 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 59 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 39 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 63 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 84 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 12 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 119 | $81,927 | $13,638 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,783 | $42,089 | $11,000 |
| Business/Commerce | 118 | $35,229 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 5 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Biology | 11 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 32 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 89 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 46 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 7 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 30 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 78 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 36 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 25 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 16 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 63 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 53 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lakeview College | Universal City | $4,350 | — | — |
| South Plains College | Levelland | $8,697 | — | $44,226 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville | $9,607 | — | $49,533 |
| Laredo College | Laredo | $3,157 | — | $37,653 |
| McLennan Community College | Waco | $5,887 | — | $42,245 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | Athens | $4,015 | — | $41,336 |
| Amarillo College | Amarillo | $8,580 | — | $44,820 |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford | $9,654 | — | $43,944 |
About Central Texas College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Killeen, TX |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 6,247 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | ctcd.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Texas College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,749 a year (tuition and fees: $3,750 in-state, $7,500 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,337 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,648.
How much do Central Texas College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,742 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is Central Texas College's graduation rate?
16% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.