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Pioneer Technology Center

Ponca City, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 89 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$9,750
cheaper than 41% of comparable schools
Completion rate
72.6%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$29,841
earns ~$3,060.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Pioneer Technology Center is a public trade school in Ponca City, OK that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking hands-on training in fields like nursing, automotive repair, and culinary arts. The school reported an average annual net price of $9,750 after aid.

What to know

A solid 72.6% of students complete their programs here. While median student debt at completion is not reported, the typical 10-year earnings are $29,841. For the Practical Nursing program, typical earnings two years after completion are $38,289.

Net price is 39% above the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 22% 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$38,289
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 15 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library Science, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Woodworkingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related 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 certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health, and Veterinary/Animal Health. It also lists 14 more programs beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for graduates of the Practical Nursing program two years after completion are $38,289.
How many students finish their programs?
The school reported a completion rate of 72.6%. Note that completion rates for public community colleges can undercount students who transfer out.
How small is the student body?
The school has 89 total students enrolled.
Is this school public or private?
Pioneer Technology Center is a public school.

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 364627. 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.