by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Texas State Technical College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
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Texas State Technical College was awarded 233 badges in the 2026 rankings.
TSTC is ranked #1,017 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, TSTC holds the #48 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at Texas State Technical College is about average at 14 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Texas State Technical College is 95%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a measure of what percentage of first-year, full-time students come back for their sophomore year. The 48% rate at Texas State Technical College is a good bit lower than the national rate of 68%. This could be for a number of reasons, such as students transferring after a year because they changed majors.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from TSTC have a four-year graduation rate of 38%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Texas State Technical College.
In the current academic year, there are 9,153 undergraduates at TSTC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Texas State Technical College.
The average net price of TSTC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for TSTC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,281 | $8,885 | $13,999 | $17,036 | $19,018 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of TSTC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At TSTC, approximately 21% of students took out student loans averaging $4,775 a year. That adds up to $19,100 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 29.7%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Texas State Technical College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Texas State Technical College make around $38,916 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 21% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Texas State Technical College make the most money.
Texas State Technical College is an public institution located in Waco, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Texas State Technical College.
Contact details for Texas State Technical College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, TX 76705 |
| Phone: | 8007928784 |
| Website: | www.tstc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 17 majors graduated from Texas State Technical College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,259 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 649 | $38,530 |
| Precision Metal Working | 621 | $38,222 |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 603 | $60,400 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 224 | $56,691 |
| Allied Health Professions | 148 | $50,998 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 124 | $45,128 |
| Information Technology | 96 | $32,661 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 95 | $31,619 |
| Nursing | 82 | $60,356 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
8,438 students took at least one online class at Texas State Technical College.
Learn more about online learning at Texas State Technical College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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