Texas State Technical College is a public community college located in Waco, TX. It offers 125 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 39 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Texas State Technical College is $7,192 for Texas residents and $11,842 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 10,601 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 1,684 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Texas State Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - TSTC
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,192$11,842
Books & Supplies$1,464
On-Campus Living Costs$14,779
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,680
Average Financial Aid$2,963
Cost of Attendance$23,435$28,085
After Financial Aid$20,472$25,122
TSTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Texas State Technical College$7,192$11,842
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Texas State Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2019NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6461NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer6 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager2 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4 completers
43 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 completers
27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 79 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology12 completers
42 completers
NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 37 completers
NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/Technician3 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician34 completers
35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician18 completers
53 completers
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician7 completers
50 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/Technician3 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 53 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Chemical Process TechnologyNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/InstallerNOT OFFERED 100 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrician17 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker105 completers
34 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber13 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician65 completers
40 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician140 completers
114 completers
NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician12 completers
47 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician7 completers
45 completers
NOT OFFERED
Avionics Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist6 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder232 completers
135 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician4 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)21 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 92 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training31 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Office Management and Supervision1 completers
40 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,601 students at Texas State Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 7,139 male students and 2,968 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total10,1075,2264,881
Male Students7,1394,1193,020
Female Students2,9681,1071,861

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,601 total students, 9,506 students enrolled through distance learning (1,684 students enrolled exclusively and 7,822 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,601
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,684
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses7,822
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,095

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Texas State Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3801 Campus Drive, Waco, TX
Phone800-792-8784
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,192
Out-of-State$11,842
Student Population »10,601 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »36%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate55% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,963
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)