Science Technologies at Texas State Technical College
If you are interested in studying Science Technologies, take a look at what Texas State Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State Technical College is in Waco, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas State Technical College
Many students take online classes at Texas State Technical College. Among 12,077 students, 3,542 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,896 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Texas State Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State Technical College’s Science Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Texas | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 83 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Texas State Technical College
Those who finish Texas State Technical College’s Science Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,148 |
| 2 years | $33,138 |
| 4 years | $39,983 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Science Technologies graduates from Texas State Technical College earn a median of $39,983, compared with $57,921 for all Texas State Technical College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Science Technologies graduates from Texas State Technical College stands at $11,959.
Highest-Paying Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Science Technologies program at Texas State Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Science Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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