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Instrumentation Tech in Texas

Instrumentation Tech Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 898 students earned their Instrumentation Tech degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Instrumentation Tech is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Instrumentation Tech Majors in Texas

Instrumentation Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 491
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 269
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 269
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a instrumentation tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of instrumentation tech majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.3%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Instrumentation Tech Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 2,410 people employed in jobs related to an instrumentation tech degree, compared to 24,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Instrumentation Tech Jobs in Texas

In this state, instrumentation tech grads earn an average of $51,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,060.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer instrumentation tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lee College

Baytown
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,939. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. In their early career, Lee College grads earn an average salary of $34,293.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,644. In their early career, San Jacinto College grads earn an average salary of $34,257.

#3

St Philip's College

San Antonio
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,487 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,976 a year. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, TSTC grads earn an average salary of $32,668. A typical student attending TSTC will pay a net price of $10,364.

#6

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,916 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 52% of students receive it. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,644 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,353 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,586 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,786. In their early career, FPC grads earn an average salary of $31,728.

#9

Kilgore College

Kilgore
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,120 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,532 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Galveston College

Galveston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,870 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,004. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

Instrumentation Tech Careers in TX

Some of the careers instrumentation tech majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Electro-Mechanical Technicians 15% $51,840
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 12% $52,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to instrumentation tech.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Electromechanical Technology 327
Biomedical Technology 193
Robotics Technology 24
Automation Engineer Technology 9

View all majors related to Instrumentation Tech

View Nationwide Instrumentation Tech Report

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