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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 632 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts
Metro Technology Centers is a public school in Oklahoma City that mainly awards certificates for various trades. It serves students seeking hands-on training with an average annual net price of $4,561 after aid. Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows typical earnings and completion rates for its programs.
The school reports a completion rate of 35.9%, which is lower than some four-year institutions but common for career-focused certificate programs where students may transfer out. Median student debt at completion is $9,500, yet a typical graduate earns $38,830 ten years after entry. The average annual net price is $4,561, so total debt should be compared against lifetime earnings rather than a single year of income.
Net price is 35% below the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.
14.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Oklahoma.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | $50,231 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | undergraduate certificate | $44,747 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | undergraduate certificate | $38,289 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | undergraduate certificate | $29,685 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Carpenters | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | undergraduate certificate | $20,140 |
| Graphic Communications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Programming | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Engineering, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Biology, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Fire Protection | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Design and Applied Arts | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Oklahoma:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada | $3,164 | 82.4% | $40,955 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa | Tulsa | $34,776 | 65.2% | $41,067 |
| High Plains Technology Center | Woodward | $7,761 | 63.5% | $33,734 |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City | $11,283 | 57.1% | $32,996 |
| Central Technology Center | Drumright | $2,674 | 89.4% | $36,351 |
| Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton | $7,128 | 93.6% | $42,376 |