Central Texas College

Central Texas College is a public two-year institution located in Killeen, Texas, in a large suburban area. With an enrollment of 14,843 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger community colleges in the region. The college holds a quality score of 25.17 out of 100, a completion rate of 15% (IPEDS 2023), and a retention rate of 53% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of career and technical programs across multiple credential levels. Program areas include Registered Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Building/Property Maintenance, and Graphic Communications programs.

Killeen is located in central Texas near Fort Cavazos, and Central Texas College has historically served a significant military-affiliated student population. The college's wide program catalog reflects the diverse workforce needs of the greater Killeen-Temple metropolitan area.