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Central Technology Center

Drumright, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 533 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$2,674
cheaper than 93% of comparable schools
Completion rate
89.4%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,351
earns ~$13,594.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Central Technology Center is a public trade school in Drumright, OK that awards undergraduate certificates. With 533 students, it offers training in fields like HVAC, electrical work, and cosmetology. The school serves adults seeking specific skills for immediate employment.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $2,674. A solid 89.4% of students complete their programs, though transfer data is not always included for public institutions. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at a median of $36,351.

Net price is 62% below the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 21 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Transportation and Materials Moving, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, carpentry, electrical installation, plumbing, HVAC, vehicle repair, precision metal working, and ground transportation, plus 24 additional programs.
How many students finish their training?
The reported completion rate is 89.4%. Please note this figure may undercount students who transfer to other schools.
Is this a public or private school?
Central Technology Center is a public school.
What do students typically earn after attending?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,351. Median student debt at completion is not reported in the available data.
How much does it cost on average?
The average annual net price after aid is $2,674. Five and a half percent of students received Pell Grants.

Other options in Oklahoma

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Pontotoc Technology CenterAda$3,16482.4%$40,955
Tulsa Welding School-TulsaTulsa$34,77665.2%$41,067
High Plains Technology CenterWoodward$7,76163.5%$33,734
Francis Tuttle Technology CenterOklahoma City$11,28357.1%$32,996
Metro Technology CentersOklahoma City$4,56135.9%$38,830
Great Plains Technology CenterLawton$7,12893.6%$42,376
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 246017. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.