Education

Tarleton State University is "Tomorrow's Texas A&M University - Central Texas".

Talent and Place

In the 21st Century information-technology economy, highly mobile and relatively affluent Americans will move to communities that fit their lifestyles and companies will follow the people. The growing number of people who place a value on technology, information and education will see college towns as communities filled with like-minded people. Smart businesses will follow the people creating a business boom in the nation’s college towns.

How will Texas A&M - Central Benefit the Region?

A Texas A&M University – Central Texas campus represents the most important economic and community development initiative for the region since the establishment of Fort Hood in 1942. The impact of a stand-alone campus associated with the Texas A&M University System on the communities in the region is considerable. The Texas A&M system contains some of the finest institutions of higher education and research in the world.

Economic & Academic Impact

A 2006 strategic planning report entitled “Operation Economic Transformation”, projected the economic impact of the creation of Texas A&M – Central Texas. According to the report:

• At 1,000 students enrolled, the proposed campus would have a total annual impact on the region of $14.2 million and would employ 258 people including direct, indirect and induced employment. This figure includes the impact of university expenditures, as well as student and visitor spending.
• At 2,500 enrolled students, the proposed campus would have a total annual impact on the region of $37.2 million and employ 677 people.
• At 3,500 students enrolled, the proposed campus would have a total annual impact on the region of $54.8 million and would employ 993 people.
• At 6,500 students enrolled, the proposed campus would have a total annual impact on the region of $106.5 million and would employ 1,926 people.

These projections do not include the impact of the creation of Technical Research Centers which would attract advanced research facilities and spur significant private investment.

Research and Development

The university provides a crucial opportunity to reshape the area’s economic base. The future campus has the potential to attract advanced research facilities and spur significant private investment. A TAMU-CT campus would offer TAMU faculty, researchers, and students closer proximity and greater access to the advanced research, development, and testing activities being conducted at Fort Hood.

Support for Two Emergin Technologies

1. Healthcare / Bioscience
2. Defense

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Did you know that CTC is:

• #5 in the nation for number of students enrolled in distance learning degree granting programs (US News)
• #20 among community colleges in degree production (Community College Week)
• #2 Army-wide in tuition assistance dollars (Chronicle for Higher Education)
• #5 employer in the local area
• Worldwide with 146 locations plus ships at sea, reserve units, and embassies
• Among the top 20 military friendly colleges (Military Advanced Eduction)

Central Texas College, a public, two-year community college located between Killeen and Copperas Cove, offers more than 100 associate degrees and certificate programs and continues to expand its influence on the educational profile of Central Texas. The Central Campus is located on approximately 515 acres of land donated by Fort Hood more than 35 years ago. Construction on the buildings began in January 1967 and President Lyndon Baines Johnson officially dedicated the college in December of 1967. The first graduating class in May 1968 was made up of 25 students. Since then, the college has awarded more than 48,000 associate degrees and certificates at its many locations around the world. In addition to the Central Campus, CTC has 180 locations worldwide at five other campuses: Fort Hood/Service Area Campus, Continental Campus, Pacific Far East Campus, Europe Campus, and Navy Campus. CTC offers classes on military installations, ships at sea and correctional institutions. Today, nearly 50,000 students around the world are taking courses at one of CTC's locations. The college offers degree programs in academic, professional and vocational/ technical fields. It has numerous course offerings, from agriculture to criminal justice, drama to nursing, and business administration to telecommunications. Newer programs of study include hospitality management, fire protection technology and emergency medical technology. CTC caters to the needs of both full-time and part-time students by offering daytime, evening and online courses. CTC continues to upgrade existing facilities and construct new buildings. Among the recently completed facilities are an $8.6 million, 64,000-square-foot Technology Center that houses the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater, an $8.2 million, 54,000-square-foot Natatorium and Physical Education Center and a $2.6 million, 18,000-square-foot expansion to the library.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, the oldest institution of higher learning offering continuous education in the state, is located in Belton, only a 17-mile drive from Killeen. Enrollment totals about 2,500. 

With a student ratio of 20 to 1, UMHB is a unique and energetic institution with an emphasis on Christian education. The private university offers nearly 40 bachelor majors. The university also offers Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education and Master of Health Services Management.

UMHB is one of the most affordable private schools in the Southwest, with approximately 80 percent of its full-time undergraduate students receiving some kind of financial assistance. More than 60 percent of the university professors have earned doctorates

The 31,000-plus students who attend Killeen Independent School District schools are a part of the 24th largest school district in the state of Texas.

Yet, every effort is made to see that each student gets plenty of individual attention.

The school district, which covers 400 square miles, serves the communities of Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Fort Hood and the surrounding rural areas.

KISD's students attend 27 elementary schools, eight middle schools, four high schools and four special campuses.
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With a staff of 4,600, KISD is the second largest employer in the Killeen area, second only to Fort Hood. The district, accredited by the Texas Education Agency, has 25 special programs, ranging from Bilingual/English as a second language to Talented and Gifted and Athletics, running the gamut of sports for both boys and girls.

Transportation is provided free for students who live two or more miles from their assigned school or in a hazardous area, and special education students are transported from their homes regardless of distance from school.

For more information visit the Killeen ISD's website.