Wes Watkins Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Wetumka, Oklahoma, enrolling about 195 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 98.28% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,209 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,547 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 195 26.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 98.28%
- First-Generation Students: 51.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 254
Wes Watkins Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Wes Watkins Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wes Watkins Technology Center?
Wes Watkins Technology Center is located in Wetumka, OK (ZIP 74883-6155).
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center public or private?
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Wes Watkins Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $6,547.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,916 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,336 |
How big is Wes Watkins Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 195 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 254 students.
About 26% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wes Watkins Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 98.28%.
First-year retention: 3.7%.
What do graduates of Wes Watkins Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $31,033 six years after entry; $32,209 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
20.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wes Watkins Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (13 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (12 completions)
- Building/Property Maintenance (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (9 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (8 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (7 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (5 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (5 completions)
- Electrician (2 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 98.28%; median earnings $32,209 at 10 years; net price $6,547. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wes Watkins Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,547
2024 Value
In 2024 Wes Watkins Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,547.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,547 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Wes Watkins Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wes Watkins Technology Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wes Watkins Technology Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $6,798 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,064 |
| 2015 | — | — | $5,805 |
| 2016 | — | — | $6,372 |
| 2017 | — | — | $1,029 |
| 2018 | — | — | $2,405 |
| 2019 | — | — | $2,735 |
| 2020 | — | — | $2,159 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,105 |
| 2022 | — | — | $2,581 |
| 2023 | — | — | $2,340 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wes Watkins Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 195 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (25.6%), and Two or More Races (19.0%). About 20.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
26.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wes Watkins Technology Center in 2024 is 195 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 254 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
3.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
98.28% 100% Completion Time
98.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 98.28% of students graduating from Wes Watkins Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
- Building/Property Maintenance: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wes Watkins Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$32,209 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1129.91% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Wes Watkins Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 13 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12 completions
3. Building/Property Maintenance: 11 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 9 completions
5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 8 completions
6. Carpentry/Carpenter: 7 completions
7. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 5 completions
8. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 5 completions
9. Electrician: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Wes Watkins Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wes Watkins Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wes Watkins Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,575
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a public institution located in Wetumka, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Building/Property Maintenance. Enrollment is approximately 195 students. Student body composition includes White (42.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (25.6%), Two or More Races (19.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 98.28%. Approximately 20.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Wetumka, OK 74883-6155
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 98.28% graduation rate, Wes Watkins Technology Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wes Watkins Technology Center located?
Wes Watkins Technology Center is located in Wetumka, OK.
How much does Wes Watkins Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $6,547 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Wes Watkins Technology Center?
Wes Watkins Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 254 students, White (42.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wes Watkins Technology Center?
About 51.7% of students at Wes Watkins Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wes Watkins Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $31,033 six years after entry and $32,209 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wes Watkins Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 98.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center public or private?
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a public institution located in Wetumka, OK.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Wes Watkins Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Wes Watkins Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wes Watkins Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.6%).
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wes Watkins Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.