Student Outcomes

Explore what happens after enrollment at Texas State Technical College — completion, transfer, and outcome statistics.

Waco, TX

What Are the Student Outcomes at Texas State Technical College?

Overall Completion Rate

41.9%

Working Student Success

46%

Transfer Out Rate

22.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.6%

How Texas State Technical College Compares

Texas State Technical College's 42% completion rate is right in the typical band for trade and vocational schools — most peer institutions land somewhere in the 30–50% range. Another 22% transfer out and 1% remain enrolled; these together usually account for the bulk of the cohort, with only a smaller share leaving without a clear next step.

What Happens After Students Enroll at Texas State Technical College?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered Texas State Technical College. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

32.0%
18.3%
49.4%
Completed
32.0%
1,833 students
Still Enrolled
0.3%
15 students
Transferred Out
18.3%
1,048 students
No Award
49.4%
2,825 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

Combined completion and transfer rate of 50.3% indicates strong student success pathways.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are the Transfer and Continuation Patterns at Texas State Technical College?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Comparing completion rates across different student entry pathways helps understand which groups succeed and how transfer experience impacts outcomes.

First-Time Students(1,488 cohort size)
46.0%
46.0% completed
17.0% transferred to other institutions
Transfer-In Students(730 cohort size)
52.0%
52.0% completed
20.0% transferred again to other institutions
Continuing Students(962 cohort size)
28.0%
28.0% completed

Key Insights

Transfer students outperform first-time students by 6.0 percentage points, suggesting the institution provides strong support for transfer pathways and recognizes prior learning effectively.

Combined 18.5% transfer-out rate suggests this institution may serve as a stepping stone for students continuing their education elsewhere.

Cohort Composition

1,488
First-Time
730
Transfer-In
962
Continuing

Understanding Student Pathways

First-Time Students: Beginning postsecondary education for the first time at this institution.

Transfer-In Students: Previously attended another postsecondary institution before enrolling here.

Continuing Students: Returned to this institution after a break in enrollment.

Completion rates tracked over 8 years from initial entry.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What Are the Completion Rates by Student Type at Texas State Technical College?

Full-time Students
38%
Part-time Students
46%
First-time Students
46.7%
Transfer Students
46.3%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (46% vs 38% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What Are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time at Texas State Technical College?

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 4,658 students

After 4 Years

682
Certificates
1,086
Associate Degrees
1,768
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

679
Certificates
1,143
Associate Degrees
1,822
Total Awards
39%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

674
Certificates
1,159
Associate Degrees
1,833
Total Awards
0%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

0%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
0%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 343
8-Year Rate: 58%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 572
8-Year Rate: 52%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 730
8-Year Rate: 52%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 387
8-Year Rate: 47%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,562
8-Year Rate: 47%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,488
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 327
8-Year Rate: 43%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 916
8-Year Rate: 42%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 39.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.

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