Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
Public certificate school in Waco, TX that costs an average of $13,663 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
PublicMidsize city9,437 undergraduates
Cost of TSTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,254 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,544 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $13,144 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,474 |
| Books and supplies | $1,550 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,663 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,735 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,421 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,609 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,928 |
| $110,001+ | $19,526 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with TSTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 50% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,920 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,239 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 22nd of 160 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $85 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 69% |
| Students with federal loans | 42% |
Majors and programs at TSTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 68 | $69,861 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 572 | $63,718 | $5,500 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 49 | $60,221 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 696 | $48,567 | $7,333 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 86 | $47,714 | $10,417 |
| Precision Metal Working | 781 | $45,978 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 166 | $45,919 | $7,167 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 89 | $44,293 | — |
| Air Transportation | 14 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 49 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 44 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 60 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 26 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 27 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (38)
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's College | San Antonio | $4,544 | — | $42,639 |
| Midland College | Midland | $4,224 | — | $47,203 |
| Lee College | Baytown | $6,744 | — | $47,125 |
| Southwest Texas College | Uvalde | $3,130 | — | $40,786 |
| Grayson College | Denison | $5,743 | — | $43,349 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont | $9,860 | — | $46,826 |
| Brazosport College | Lake Jackson | $9,288 | — | $48,963 |
| Angelina College | Lufkin | $7,315 | — | $37,609 |
About TSTC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 9,437 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | tstc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does TSTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,254 a year (tuition and fees: $8,544 in-state, $13,144 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,663 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,735.
How much do TSTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,239 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 160 similar colleges in Texas.
What is TSTC's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.