Western Technical College
El Paso, Texas · Private, for-profit · 1,206 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,068 | +$12,259 | clears the bar | $19,890 | 1.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,954 | +$11,145 | clears the bar | $17,371 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,347 | -$3,462 | falls short | $11,247 | n/a |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,305 | +$12,496 | clears the bar | $23,464 | 1.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,766 | +$15,957 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $31,572 | -$3,237 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,057 | +$10,248 | clears the bar | $26,095 | 2.5 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,903 | +$13,094 | clears the bar | $26,009 | 2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,680 | -$3,129 | falls short | $12,560 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $19,897 | -$14,912 | falls short | $7,888 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 72% 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.