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Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas · Public community college
Address: 6200 West Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX 76549 · Phone: (254) 526-7161 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Central Texas College is a public trade school in Killeen, TX offering medical billing & coding, EMT & paramedic training, and welding, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Central Texas College has an 11.5% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,750 and median earnings of $40,995 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Central Texas College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 37.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| Construction laborers | $32,560 | $40,620 | $46,950 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,100 | $57,760 | $69,860 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $40,930 | $58,810 | $70,400 |
| Massage therapists | $34,870 | $59,370 | $73,910 |
| Phlebotomists | $32,570 | $40,450 | $47,690 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | $8,889 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | 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
Central Texas College is a public trade and career school located in Killeen, TX. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding. The campus holds accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Among its 20 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are medical billing & coding (81 completions), EMT & paramedic training (42), and welding (34).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 11.5%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,995. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enroll here.
With 6,247 undergraduates and 246 trade completers, this large suburban campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and broader coursework. Program length details are not reported here, so prospective students — including adult career-changers — should confirm program duration, schedule format, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Texas College offers 20 program families, with the most completions in medical billing & coding, EMT & paramedic training, and welding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, and 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 eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 11.5%, which is below the state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,750, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,995, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 (254) 526-7161 or visit ctcd.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Central Texas College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?223816.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for career-changers are not reported here; contact the school to discuss options for adult students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school for information specific to programs like EMT training or medical billing & coding.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Texas College at (254) 526-7161 or through its website, https://www.ctcd.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on 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.