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Western Texas College
Snyder, Texas · Public community college
Address: 6200 College Ave, Snyder, TX 79549 · Phone: (325) 573-8511 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Western Texas College is a public trade school in Snyder, Texas offering welding, electrician, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Western Texas College's completion rate is 53.0%, below the state average of 63.5%; median graduate debt is $7,515 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,508, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Western Texas College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is accepted, and about 9.9% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Western Texas College is a public trade and career campus in Snyder, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help cover costs. The campus awards credentials across five program areas, most heavily in welding schools (36 completions), electrician schools (17), and medical assistant programs (4).
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 53.0%, below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,515, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,508. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 9.9% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough marker of low-income enrollment.
With its concentration in welding and electrical trades, this campus fits students seeking hands-on, skilled-trade training in a small, remote-town setting rather than a large urban campus. Whether it suits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here — contact the school directly to confirm. Before enrolling, verify accreditation status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Western Texas College offers five program areas, led by welding schools (36 completions), electrician schools (17), and medical assistant programs (4).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 53.0%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,515, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,508, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (325) 573-8511 or visit wtc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Western Texas College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates for residents compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and check enrollment and outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229832.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to judge fit for adult career-changers; contact the school to ask about evening or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; check with the relevant trade licensing board in Texas or contact the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Western Texas College at (325) 573-8511 or through its website, https://www.wtc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.