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TSTC is committed to success!

Born from a vision to build a strong and competitive Texas economy, TSTC is the only state-supported multi-campus technical education college in Texas. Our unique mission calls us to “Place More Texans in Great Paying Jobs” by preparing students for gainful employment in high-skill, high-wage and in-demand occupations. 

In fact, TSTC’s funding depends on students working after graduation through an outcomes-based funding model approved by Texas legislation. This means we’re all about holding ourselves accountable to every student who attends at least 9 semester credit hours. Preparing students for a job pathway remains at the forefront of College initiatives including close collaboration with business, industry, governmental agencies, and communities to meet workforce needs of Texas.

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TSTC adopted its first statewide strategic plan in August 2017. The plan contained three areas of focus, known as TSTC’s Wildly Important Goals or WIGs. Strategies developed in the plan focus on strengthening the College’s commitment in being responsive and accountable to the Texas industry. Phase 1 of the plan launched in Spring 2018 and focused on WIG 1, student success.

In maintaining it’s fidelity to student success outcomes, TSTC adopted the following student achievement goals and targets: 

Graduation Rates

TSTC adopted a 3-year and 5-year target for graduation rates starting with the 2020 academic year. This criteria is defined as the percentage of first-time in college, full-time, degree-/certificate-seeking students who complete their program within 150 percent of normal time to program completion.

42%
3 Year Achievement Target
by 2023 for FA20 Entering Cohort
44%
5 Year Achievement Target
by 2025 for FA22 Entering Cohort
Data Results for 2023 coming soon
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Former Students Found Working

TSTC adopted a 3-year and 5-year target for former students found working in Texas starting with the 2020 academic year. This criteria measures the number of former students found working (1st year post-exit outcomes) including graduates, award recipients, and students who enroll with at least 9 semester credit hours (SCH) and leave TSTC with no credential.

4642
3 Year Achievement Target
by 2023
4857
5 Year Achievement Target
by 2025
Data Results for 2023 coming soon
Data Source: Certified CBM001 Enrollment and CBM009 Graduate Data and TWC Wage Records

Average First Year Wages of Former Students

TSTC adopted a 3-year and 5-year target for the average first year wages of former students starting with the 2020 academic year. This criteria measures the average first year wages of former students including graduates, award recipients and students who leave TSTC with at least 9 semester credit hours.

$46,134
3 Year Achievement Target
by 2023
$52,344
5 Year Achievement Target
by 2025
Data Results for 2023 coming soon
Data Source: Certified CBM001 Enrollment and CBM009 Graduate Data and TWC Wage Records
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