What credential levels are offered at Southwest Technology Center?

The school mainly awards undergraduate certificates across its various programs.

How much do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn two years after completion?

Median earnings for Practical Nursing graduates two years after completion are reported at $32,925.

What is the reported completion rate for students at this school?

The completion rate is reported at 80.2%.

Besides the listed trades, what other options are available?

The school offers programs in cosmetology, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, metal working, radio and TV, teaching assistance, and electrical engineering, plus nine other programs.

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Southwest Technology Center

Altus, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 332 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentry

Avg net price / yr

$14,313

cheaper than 20% of comparable schools

Completion rate

80.2%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$48,966

earns ~$3,421.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southwest Technology Center is a public school in Altus, OK, that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking hands-on training in trades like nursing, automotive repair, and electrical technology. With a reported completion rate of 80.2%, the school offers a pathway to skilled work without a four-year degree.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $14,313. Students can expect a typical median earnings figure of $48,966 ten years after entry. The school does not report median student debt at completion, so you cannot compare debt to earnings for this specific data point.

Net price is 104% above the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 28% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$32,925
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 12 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Biology, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Woodworking	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marketing	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are offered at Southwest Technology Center?: The school mainly awards undergraduate certificates across its various programs.
How much do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn two years after completion?: Median earnings for Practical Nursing graduates two years after completion are reported at $32,925.
What is the reported completion rate for students at this school?: The completion rate is reported at 80.2%.
Is Southwest Technology Center a public or private institution?: It is a public school.
Besides the listed trades, what other options are available?: The school offers programs in cosmetology, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, metal working, radio and TV, teaching assistance, and electrical engineering, plus nine other programs.

Other options 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
Metro Technology Centers	Oklahoma City	$4,561	35.9%	$38,830

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 368364. 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.