Texas State Technical College — tuition $7,192 in-state, $11,842 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
C+
63/100
Prestige
D
32/100
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
11,436
Total Enrollment
38%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,120
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Texas State Technical College ▼
27%
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.
What happens to students who enroll at Texas State Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,916
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,758
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
45.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 75th percentile among certificate-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 Texas State Technical 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.
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 Texas State Technical College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $213,133
Avg rent near campus: $1,390/mo — vs ~$448/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76704 (9.9% cap, Waco)
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🏆 Where Texas State Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,111 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person28%
Hybrid (Some Online)39%
Fully Online33%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)62%
25-64 (Adult)25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas State Technical 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 Texas State Technical College?
Tuition at Texas State Technical College is
$7,192 for in-state students
and $11,842 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,120.
What is the graduation rate at Texas State Technical College?
The graduation rate at Texas State Technical College is 38%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Texas State Technical College a good school?
Texas State Technical College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): 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 (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Texas State Technical College?
Texas State Technical College has a total enrollment of 11,436 students.
Is there rental demand near Texas State Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Texas State Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 3,111 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Waco area.
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