C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

66/100 · earnings-weighted

Western Texas College

2-Year Public

📍 Snyder, Texas 79549

🌐 www.wtc.edu/

Western Texas College — tuition $3,510 in-state, $4,530 out-of-state

Western Texas College campus, Snyder, TX. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

C+

62/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

54/100

Experience

52/100

Prestige

26/100

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

1,434

Total Enrollment

59%

Graduation Rate

68%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,135

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Western Texas College ▼

5% 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

$145,379

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,300

1-Year Change

+11.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,508

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,926

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,515

Median debt at graduation

53%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

9.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th 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 Western 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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$41,269	-6%	#593 of 947	#620	—

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

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Avg home value near campus: $145,379
Avg rent near campus: $1,300/mo
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🏆 Where Western Texas College Ranks

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

#13

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,510	$4,530
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$15,546	$16,566

Financial Aid

63%

Receive Any Aid

16%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,135

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,542
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,325
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,047

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 257 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 30 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 26 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 18 grads/yr Turf and Turfgrass Management 17 grads/yr Plant Nursery Operations and Management 15 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 13 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 11 grads/yr Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 6 grads/yr Petroleum Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 5 grads/yr Agriculture, General 5 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr Pre-Law Studies 3 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

1,434

Total Students

51%

Women

45%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%

Hispanic 40%

Black 4%

Asian 3%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 69%

Off-Campus (Renters) 5%

With Family 26%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~69 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 13%

Hybrid (Some Online) 48%

Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%

25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Western 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 Western Texas College?

Tuition at Western Texas College is $3,510 for in-state students and $4,530 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,135.

What is the graduation rate at Western Texas College?

The graduation rate at Western Texas College is 59%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Western Texas College a good school?

Western Texas College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

How many students attend Western Texas College?

Western Texas College has a total enrollment of 1,434 students.

Is there rental demand near Western Texas College?

Yes! Approximately 5% of students at Western Texas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 69 students who need rental housing near campus.

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