Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
McAlester, OK 74501
About Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is a public certificate and vocational school in McAlester, Oklahoma, enrolling about 540 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 45.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,625 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 45.33%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,625.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1104% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester | — | $6,569 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Oklahoma median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is $6,569.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,569 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,386 below the Oklahoma median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $8,402 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$6,569
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,551 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,640 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is known for
Top program completions
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide137
- Welding Technology/Welder121
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training110
- Medical/Clinical Assistant103
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other81
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
Campus
Location
McAlester, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 74501
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
540
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,399
- Full-time share
- 61%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 11.01%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester 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 Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester 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 | — | — | $8,830 |
| 2014 | — | — | $4,778 |
| 2015 | — | — | $3,490 |
| 2016 | — | — | $4,635 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,471 |
| 2018 | — | — | $3,422 |
| 2019 | — | — | $7,780 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,452 |
| 2022 | — | — | $7,774 |
| 2023 | — | — | $6,927 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester reported total enrollment of about 540 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (25.7%), and Two or More Races (7.8%). About 11.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester in 2024 is 540 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,399 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.33% 100% Completion Time
45.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.33% of students graduating from Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15% male / 85% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 94% male / 6% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester graduates earn a median of $31,625 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $31,625. Average net price used in cost models: $6,569.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester graduates report median earnings of $31,625 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,022
- Oklahoma median 0.69× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median 0.88× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.69× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester at a glance
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is a public institution in McAlester, OK.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideWelding Technology/WelderLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian51.8%American Indian or Alaska Native25.7%Two or More Races7.8%
Schools near Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Other campuses in McAlester, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester located?
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is located in McAlester, OK.
How much does Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $6,569 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,569), completion (45.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($31,625). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester?
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,399 students, White (51.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (25.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester?
About 60.6% of students at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester earn?
Median earnings are $28,984 six years after entry and $31,625 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester public or private?
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is a public institution located in McAlester, OK.
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester an HBCU?
No. Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester a tribal college?
No. Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.8%).
Is Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester 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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.