Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

46/100 · earnings-weighted

Central Texas College

2-Year Public

📍 Killeen, Texas 76549

🌐 https://www.ctcd.edu/

Central Texas College — tuition $3,900 in-state, $7,500 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 15%

Outcomes

35/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

C+

62/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,192

Total Enrollment

15%

Graduation Rate

53%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,128

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Central Texas College ▼

43% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$227,905

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,341

1-Year Change

+0.2%

See full rental market data for 76549 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Central Texas College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,995

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,534

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,750

Median debt at graduation

11.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

37.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Central Texas College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$75,319	$91,449	+13%	#164 of 962	#173	$9,457
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$39,731	$54,183	+23%	#47 of 947	#47	$7,126
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$39,465	$51,810	+11%	#128 of 426	#112	—
Business/Commerce	—	$46,890	-6%	#133 of 205	#135	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Central Texas College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $227,905
Avg rent near campus: $1,341/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76541 (5.9% cap, Killeen)

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🏆 Where Central Texas College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

of 2 schools

Graphic Communications, General

of 7 schools

Restaurant/Food Services Management

of 8 schools

#14

Building/Property Maintenance

of 20 schools

#19

Homeland Security

of 22 schools

#27

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

of 99 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,900	$7,500
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$16,921	$20,521

Financial Aid

78%

Receive Any Aid

68%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

$6,128

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,742
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,082
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,249
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,861
$110,001+	$10,641

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 600 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 400 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 191 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 171 grads/yr Restaurant/Food Services Management 82 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 71 grads/yr Homeland Security 68 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 66 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 66 grads/yr Graphic Communications, General 62 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 62 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 58 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 58 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 55 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 54 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 43 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 37 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 34 grads/yr Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 34 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 33 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Central Texas College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

$60k/yr 83,200 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,192

Total Students

57%

Women

38%

Traditional Age (18-24)

43%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%

Hispanic 31%

Black 25%

Asian 6%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 6%

Off-Campus (Renters) 43%

With Family 51%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,555 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%

Hybrid (Some Online) 17%

Fully Online 53%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%

25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Texas College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Central Texas College?

Tuition at Central Texas College is $3,900 for in-state students and $7,500 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,128.

What is the graduation rate at Central Texas College?

The graduation rate at Central Texas College is 15%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Central Texas College a good school?

Central Texas College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Central Texas College?

Central Texas College has a total enrollment of 8,192 students.

Is there rental demand near Central Texas College?

Yes! Approximately 43% of students at Central Texas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,555 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Killeen area.

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