Physical Science Technicians at Texas State Technical College
If you plan to study Physical Science Technicians, consider the program at Texas State Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State Technical College is located in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 physical science technicians graduations were recorded at Texas State Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State Technical College
Distance learning is available 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.
Physical Science Technicians Rankings at Texas State Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Texas State Technical College’s Physical Science Technicians program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 33 |
Earnings for Physical Science Technicians Graduates from Texas State Technical College
Those who finish Texas State Technical College’s Physical Science Technicians program report the following median earnings (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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Science Technicians graduates from Texas State Technical College report median earnings 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
Median student loan debt for Physical Science Technicians graduates from Texas State Technical College is $11,959.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physical Science Technicians graduates at Texas State Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physical Science Technicians graduates at Texas State Technical College are 20% women (3) and 80% men (12).
Physical Science Technicians Associate’s Program at Texas State Technical College
Among the 15 associate’s physical science technicians graduates at Texas State Technical College, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 13% of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College, lower than the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physical Science Technicians Concentrations at Texas State Technical College
This Physical Science Technicians program at Texas State Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Process Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Science Technicians Graduates
Those who complete Physical Science Technicians program at Texas State Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Science Technicians graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $27,362 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.