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Computer and Information Sciences, General associate's degree at Western Technical College

El Paso, TX · Private for-profit

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The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$9,189 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
55.6% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−100% · Negative payoff
Available price data
One detailed offering price
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$45,057 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+13%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$35,577 → $40,273
36Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
48Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
62Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
85Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$28,004

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$25,032

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$45,057

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$265/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

REPORTED PROGRAM PRICES

One detailed price within this field

These named six-digit offerings sit inside the broader four-digit federal field shown on this page. Prices include tuition, required fees, books and supplies reported for academic year 2024-25.

Program code 11.0101

Computer and Information Sciences General

Full program
$44,061
Per year
$17,393
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AVERAGE NET PRICE$28,004Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$30,284Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE71.6%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$35,577Year 1
$45,057Year 4
$40,273Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

7.1% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,755
Estimated loan payment$265
85borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$45,057 vs. $54,246

$9,189 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,210 median wageTX estimate · 1,960 jobs · 15-1221$85,010–$162,760 middle 50% of TX wages+21.8% projected U.S. growth · 2,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeSoftware Developers$132,150 median wageTX estimate · 163,880 jobs · 15-1252$103,350–$162,530 middle 50% of TX wages+10.2% projected U.S. growth · 95,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeWeb and Digital Interface Designers$102,650 median wageTX estimate · 5,910 jobs · 15-1255$78,480–$138,430 middle 50% of TX wages+6.0% projected U.S. growth · 8,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,850 median wageTX estimate · 19,590 jobs · 15-1253$79,670–$127,760 middle 50% of TX wages+5.7% projected U.S. growth · 10,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97,480 median wageTX estimate · 3,540 jobs · 25-1021$62,310–$129,950 middle 50% of TX wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeComputer and Information Systems Managers$171,530 median wageTX estimate · 73,060 jobs · 11-3021$136,870–$213,550 middle 50% of TX wages+15.8% projected U.S. growth · 53,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeDatabase Architects$151,370 median wageTX estimate · 8,270 jobs · 15-1243$127,070–$165,470 middle 50% of TX wages+9.4% projected U.S. growth · 3,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeComputer Network Architects$133,310 median wageTX estimate · 13,650 jobs · 15-1241$100,390–$166,220 middle 50% of TX wages+7.7% projected U.S. growth · 9,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeData Scientists$122,090 median wageTX estimate · 25,860 jobs · 15-2051$83,880–$146,030 middle 50% of TX wages+34.6% projected U.S. growth · 24,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeComputer Systems Analysts$107,390 median wageTX estimate · 47,990 jobs · 15-1211$85,960–$136,170 middle 50% of TX wages+7.9% projected U.S. growth · 32,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeInformation Security Analysts$129,890 median wageTX estimate · 16,130 jobs · 15-1212$101,380–$160,020 middle 50% of TX wages+21.0% projected U.S. growth · 14,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeDatabase Administrators$114,400 median wageTX estimate · 6,430 jobs · 15-1242$86,410–$138,480 middle 50% of TX wages-0.1% projected U.S. growth · 3,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Austin, TX

Austin Community College District

$32,191 higher earnings · $12,032 less debt · $21,614 lower annual net price

Earnings
$77,248
Debt
$13,000
Annual net price
$6,390
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Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County College District

$17,537 higher earnings · $11,569 less debt · $23,667 lower annual net price

Earnings
$62,594
Debt
$13,463
Annual net price
$4,337
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The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System

$5,878 higher earnings · $12,532 less debt · $16,752 lower annual net price

Earnings
$50,935
Debt
$12,500
Annual net price
$11,252
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San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College

$18,408 higher earnings · $23,479 lower annual net price

Earnings
$63,465
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$4,525
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62 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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