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Wes Watkins Technology Center

Wetumka, Oklahoma · public · mainly awards certificates · 195 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$6,547
cheaper than 66% of comparable schools
Completion rate
98.3%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,209
earns ~$4,919.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Wes Watkins Technology Center is a public school in Wetumka, OK, that mainly awards certificates to help students enter skilled trades and health fields. With just 195 students, the school keeps a high completion rate of 98.3% while charging an average annual net price of $6,547 after financial aid.

What to know

The school reports a median student debt of not reported, so you should focus on the annual net price and your expected earnings. Typical graduates earn $32,209 median earnings 10 years after entry, though specific programs vary, such as Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions which show $28,598 median earnings 2 yrs after completion. With 20.4% of students receiving Pell Grants, the financial aid landscape is accessible for those who qualify.

Net price is 7% below the Oklahoma median ($7,016) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below 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$28,598
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$21,703
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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 8 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate 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 what credential do they provide?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Practical Nursing, Carpenters, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Computer Programming, plus 7 more programs.
How much do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Graduates of the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program report median earnings of $21,703 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program at this school?
The school reports a completion rate of 98.3%, indicating that the vast majority of enrolled students finish their training.
What does the small enrollment mean for the class experience?
With only 195 total students, the school is very small, which often allows for more direct interaction with instructors and peers compared to large institutions.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center a public or private school?
The school is a public institution located in Wetumka, 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
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 418357. 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.