Central Technology Center (Central Tech)
Public certificate school in Drumright, OK that costs an average of $1,418 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
PublicRural (distant)533 undergraduates
Cost of Central Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $5,580 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $1,418 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,418 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 26% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $36,476 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,188 |
| Rank in Oklahoma (earnings) | 21st of 45 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 11% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at Central Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 64 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 25 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 14 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 55 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 35 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 56 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 25 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 3 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 1,036 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 19 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 48 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 11 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 112 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 51 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 65 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester | McAlester | $3,110 | — | $34,881 |
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan | — | — | $31,030 |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno | $9,557 | — | $37,269 |
| Metro Technology Centers | Oklahoma City | $4,635 | — | $45,013 |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | Norman | $2,196 | — | $38,896 |
| Southwest Technology Center | Altus | $11,788 | — | $39,832 |
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | Ardmore | — | — | $46,120 |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City | — | — | $40,804 |
About Central Tech
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Drumright, OK |
| Setting | Rural (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 533 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education |
| Website | centraltech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $5,580 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,418 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,418.
How much do Central Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $35,188 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 45 similar colleges in Oklahoma.
What is Central Tech's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 26% of first-year students return for a second year.