Western Technical College is a private for-profit 2-year college in El Paso, Texas with 600 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $30,733 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Western Technical College acceptance rate and admissions
Western Technical College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Western Technical College tuition, cost and net price
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $30,733 |
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Western Technical College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Western Technical College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $41,422 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $16,873 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Western Technical College majors and what graduates earn
Western Technical College awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently.
All 2 majors at Western Technical College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 41 | $78,712 | n/a | $43,843 |
| Business administration | 30 | $38,560 | n/a | $45,000 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Western Technical College
1 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 1 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Western Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 20 | $46,236 | $50,766 | $25,248 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 16 | $26,395 | $31,680 | $12,124 |
Students and location
- 600 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 46% women, 54% men
- 30 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Western Technical College?
No. Western Technical College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Western Technical College cost?
After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $30,733 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Western Technical College?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Western Technical College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $41,422 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.