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Great Plains Technology Center

Lawton, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 314 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$7,128
cheaper than 61% of comparable schools
Completion rate
93.6%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,376
earns ~$5,945 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Great Plains Technology Center is a public school in Lawton, OK that mainly awards certificates. It serves adults seeking hands-on training in trades like nursing, HVAC, and vehicle repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $7,128. A 93.6% completion rate indicates most enrolled students finish their programs. Ten years after entry, typical median earnings are reported at $42,376.

Net price is 2% above the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$36,848
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$31,423
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$18,315
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 10 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, and HVAC, plus 11 more programs.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings 2 years after completion for the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program are reported at $31,423.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is 93.6%. This means the vast majority of students who start finish their training.
Is Great Plains Technology Center a public or private school?
This is a public school. It is located in Lawton, OK.
Is there student debt at completion?
The median student debt at completion is not reported in the federal data.

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
Central Technology CenterDrumright$2,67489.4%$36,351
Metro Technology CentersOklahoma City$4,56135.9%$38,830
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 364548. 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.