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Western Texas College

Snyder, Texas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 599 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$3,562
cheaper than 89% of comparable schools
Completion rate
18.8%
Median debt at completion
$7,515
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,508
earns ~$11,933.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Western Texas College is a public school in Snyder, TX that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves adult learners seeking certificates or degrees in fields like electrical installation, metal working, and allied health.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $3,562, which is lower than the median student debt of $7,515 reported at completion. Only 18.8% of students complete their program, a rate that includes transfer-outs and should be scrutinized alongside reported earnings of $42,508 ten years after entry.

Net price is 58% below the Texas median ($8,390) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Journalismassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Non-Professional Legal Studiesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Western Texas College offer and at what levels?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Agricultural Business and Management, and associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Agriculture General, and Agricultural Business and Management. It lists 26 additional programs beyond these trades.
How much do students typically earn after attending?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $42,508.
What is the completion rate and does it affect my decision?
The completion rate is reported at 18.8%. For public community colleges, rates undercount transfer-outs, so do not interpret this low rate as a failure to finish.
Is Western Texas College public or private?
It is a public school.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $7,515, while the average annual net price after aid is $3,562. Comparing total debt to the annual net price shows the long-term financial burden relative to yearly costs.

Other options in Texas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alvin Community CollegeAlvin$8,52530.2%$45,762
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo$4,60035.8%$41,302
Angelina CollegeLufkin$7,77324.9%$37,301
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$6,39016.1%$43,177
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville$4,23728.8%$35,086
Blinn College DistrictBrenham$10,84416.2%$46,318
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 229832. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.