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High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 72 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$7,761
cheaper than 56% of comparable schools
Completion rate
63.5%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$33,734
earns ~$4,346.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

High Plains Technology Center is a public trade school in Woodward, OK that mainly awards certificates. With 72 enrolled students, it serves adults seeking hands-on training in fields like nursing, carpentry, and vehicle repair. The school reports a median annual net price of $7,761 after financial aid.

What to know

Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,734, while the typical student leaves with an average annual net price of $7,761. The completion rate is reported at 63.5%, which accounts for students who may transfer out or leave before finishing. Data on median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 11% above the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 12% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$29,685
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 20 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Carpenters, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic professions, and Applied Horticulture, plus 19 more programs.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
For the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program, reported median earnings 2 years after completion are $29,685.
How many students finish the program?
The school reports a completion rate of 63.5%. Please note that for public community colleges, this figure may undercount students who transfer to other schools.
How many students are enrolled at this school?
There are 72 students enrolled at High Plains Technology Center, which means classes are small and instruction is likely personalized.
Is High Plains Technology Center a public or private school?
This is a public school located in Woodward, OK.

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
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
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 208053. 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.