Western Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Western Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, enrolling about 129 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 74.29% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,728 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $-1,072 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 129 62.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.29%
- First-Generation Students: 64.5%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 86.7% from 2021 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 545
Western Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Technology Center?
Western Technology Center is located in Burns Flat, OK (ZIP 73624-1469).
Is Western Technology Center public or private?
Western Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Western Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $-1,072.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-1,057 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $-1,087 |
How big is Western Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 545 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 74.29%.
First-year retention: 96.3%.
What do graduates of Western Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $26,709 six years after entry; $29,728 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
13.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (27 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (22 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (21 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (13 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (12 completions)
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 74.29%; median earnings $29,728 at 10 years; net price $-1,072. 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 Western Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$-1,072
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $-1,072.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$-4,288 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$-1,072 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 Western Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.45% 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 Western 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 Western 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 | — | — | $2,173 |
| 2014 | — | — | $5,253 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,505 |
| 2016 | — | — | $3,516 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,560 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,478 |
| 2019 | — | — | $7,123 |
| 2020 | — | — | $5,087 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,243 |
| 2023 | — | — | $1,095 |
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
Western Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 129 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%), and Two or More Races (7.8%). About 13.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 64.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Technology Center in 2024 is 129 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 545 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
96.3%
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 62.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
74.29% 100% Completion Time
74.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 74.29% of students graduating from Western Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 7% male / 93% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 95% male / 5% 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 Western Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$29,728 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
Financial value analysis for Western Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 27 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 22 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 21 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
5. Biomedical Sciences, General: 14 completions
6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 13 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 13 completions
8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 13 completions
9. Carpentry/Carpenter: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Western Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,205
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Technology Center is a public institution located in Burns Flat, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 129 students. Student body composition includes White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%), Two or More Races (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 74.29%. Approximately 13.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 64.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Burns Flat, OK 73624-1469
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Western Technology Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Technology Center located?
Western Technology Center is located in Burns Flat, OK.
How much does Western Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $-1,072 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Western Technology Center?
Western Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 545 students, White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Technology Center?
About 64.5% of students at Western Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $26,709 six years after entry and $29,728 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Western Technology Center public or private?
Western Technology Center is a public institution located in Burns Flat, OK.
Is Western Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Western Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Western Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Technology Center reports 25.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western 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.