Texas State Technical College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Texas State Technical College at a glance

• 9,437

  students enrolled

• 2,525

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,508

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,192 in state, $11,842 out of state

• $34,758

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,916

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Texas State Technical College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of McLennan County, where the college is.

• 220

  open professional jobs

• 29

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  8 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in McLennan County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $63,888

  median household income

  McLennan County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering technologies, health professions, which lead to engineering (91 open), operations (23 open), clinical (3 open).

Hiring most: Baylor University (42), SpaceX (40), L3HARRIS Technologies (31), Harris Health Strategic Fund (15), Magnolia Oil & Gas (5), L3Harris Technologies (4), Terracon Consultants (4), Howmet Aerospace (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (91), Operations (23), Sales (11), Finance (10), Administration (8), Fundraising & development (8). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

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Common questions

How big is Texas State Technical College?

Texas State Technical College enrolls about 9,437 students and is a public 2-year institution in Waco, Texas. It awards about 2,525 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Texas State Technical College?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Texas State Technical College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,758 six years after entry and $38,916 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Texas State Technical College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Texas State Technical College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Texas State Technical College?

220 open professional jobs are listed in McLennan County, 29 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Baylor University has the most openings.