Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas · Public · 9,437 undergraduates
Of 43 programs with reported earnings, 34 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 9 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,726 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,807 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,238 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,628 |
| $110k and up | $17,235 |
| All families (average) | $13,508 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,527 | +$17,718 | clears the bar | $7,667 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $63,228 | +$28,419 | clears the bar | $9,834 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,266 | +$16,457 | clears the bar | $7,333 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $80,192 | +$45,383 | clears the bar | $7,335 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $79,070 | +$44,261 | clears the bar | $10,834 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $57,743 | +$22,934 | clears the bar | $9,168 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $107,186 | +$72,377 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,042 | +$11,233 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $52,618 | +$17,809 | clears the bar | $15,584 | 0.9 yrs |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $55,209 | +$20,400 | clears the bar | $16,238 | 0.8 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,781 | +$39,972 | clears the bar | $14,417 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,931 | +$48,122 | clears the bar | $15,746 | 0.3 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $57,050 | +$22,241 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,363 | +$28,554 | clears the bar | $12,833 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,586 | +$36,777 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.