Western Technology Center
Burns Flat, OK 73624-1469
About Western Technology Center
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 findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 74.29%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,728.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technology Center | — | −$1,072 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Oklahoma (state median) | $7,921 | $10,956 | 42 |
| 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 Western Technology Center really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Oklahoma median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Western Technology Center versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Western Technology Center is −$1,072.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is −$1,072 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,028 below the Oklahoma median net price.
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.
Western Technology Center: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Western Technology Center—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
−$1,072
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | −$1,057 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | −$1,087 |
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 Western Technology Center is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General27
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide22
- Welding Technology/Welder21
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training20
- Biomedical Sciences, General14
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Western Technology Center a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Western Technology Center 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 Western Technology Center.
Campus
Location
Burns Flat, OK
City / state
- ZIP
- 73624-1469
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
Size
Enrollment
129
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 545
- Full-time share
- 63%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 13.45%
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 Western Technology Center.
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 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.
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
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
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
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Western Technology Center graduates earn a median of $29,728 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Western Technology Center.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $29,728. Average net price used in cost models: −$1,072.
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 Western Technology Center graduates report median earnings of $29,728 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 Western Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Western Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Western Technology Center graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Western Technology Center—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,205
- Oklahoma median 1.7× the median ($7,250)
- Southwest median 2.1× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.7× 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.
Western Technology Center at a glance
Western Technology Center
Western Technology Center is a public institution in Burns Flat, OK.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideWelding Technology/Welder
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian62.0%Hispanic or Latino25.6%Two or More Races7.8%
Schools near Western Technology Center
Other campuses in Burns Flat, OK when available, plus nearby institutions in Oklahoma.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Oklahoma, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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 explains Western Technology Center's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price (−$1,072), completion (74.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($29,728). 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 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
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.