by institution, while others are reported by system; TSTC is reported by institution. The June 19, 2006 report was based on preliminary data for Academic Year 2004-2005. According to the report: TSTC Harlingen was ranked among the top 20 colleges in Texas (ranked 73 nationally) in conferring associate degrees all disciplines to Hispanic graduates. TSTC Waco was ranked: the top college in Texas (ranked 45 nationally) in conferring associate degrees in agriculture, agricultural operations and related sciences the second college in the state of Texas (ranked 12 nationally) in conferring associate degrees in engineering-related technologies/technicians the second college in the state of Texas (ranked 21 nationally) in conferring associate degrees in computer and information sciences and support services the top college in Texas (ranked 39 nationally) in conferring associate degrees in precision and production Wind power In response to the growing need for technical training involving wind power (Texas is the number-one wind-energy generating state in the United States, primarily centered in windy West Texas), in 2007, TSTC Sweetwater created the first community college wind-energy program in Texas, and constructed a demonstration 2MW 60Hz DeWind D8.2 prototype wind turbine for student training. Texas State Technical College has partnered with Pinnacle Career Institute in Kansas City to offer the wind turbine technician program. References External links Official website Buildings and structures in Harlingen, Texas Education in Waco, Texas Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Education in McLennan County, Texas Education in Cameron County, Texas Education in Harrison County, Texas Education in Taylor County, Texas Education in Stephens County, Texas Education in Brown County, Texas Education in Nolan County, Texas Community colleges in Texas Technological universities in the United States