For 45 years, the State of Texas has invested in TSTC – and only TSTC – as its technical college system of choice. That makes TSTC a highly affordable education as well as one that is scrutinized by the Texas Legislature for quality and accreditation.

Students of all ages find career success at TSTC   High school students with their whole future ahead of them   Working adults needing to upgrade skills   Those between jobs wishing to retool or jumpstart a new career   Those with a four-year degree in their sights   Active military personnel and veterans

All are gaining the hands-on technical expertise required for a life of adventure in today’s global high-tech economy.  Whether you choose to remain in Texas for a lifetime or travel the world, your TSTC training will offer a continuous supply of fresh opportunities.

High School Students

Not that being a doctor or a lawyer isn’t a worthwhile goal, but there are many other careers that are fulfilling, exciting and will bankroll your lifestyle. As a high school student, you can explore technical careers that are in demand and begin to make one a reality. How? For starters, take our online Pick Your Passion quiz. Meet with your counselor or a TSTC advisor about an array of career options that would fulfill your passion. Then, plan your High School coursework to align with your future TSTC studies, learn about classes that will earn you both high school and college credit at the same time, and figure out what kind of education and financing is needed for your career goals.

Adults

We’ve all heard the old saying that an adult changes careers three times during their lifetime. At least one of those career moves will likely require training. Whether you want to upgrade your skills towards a promotion or are unemployed looking to re-tool yourself, we’ll help you find the right combination of education that will fit into your busy life – and not break the bank!

Military

Active military and veterans have gained specific skills through their military training that often transfer well into civilian careers. Depending on what field you want to pursue, TSTC can help assess your existing skills, fill in the gaps, and provide the certification you need to verify your knowledge, skills, and abilities with a future employer. You’ve served your country. Now let us serve you!

University Bound

“College” is in our name. While TSTC is designed to provide “terminal” degrees – meaning you can go straight to work with a TSTC education – we realize that some of our students want to earn their bachelor’s degrees. TSTC offers an array of academic courses at all of our colleges to support our associate degrees. At TSTC Harlingen, you can complete the full spectrum of Academic Core courses and fields of study courses to help you make that leap to a four-year university.

Campus Security

No matter who you are ... a recently graduated high school student, a military vet ready to start again, or an adult seeking additional skills, we want you to know, TSTC makes every effort to make our campuses a safe environment for you. To view our most recent annual security report, and obtain information about how to view campus crime and fire logs, go here.