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Wes Watkins Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 10%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, Wes Watkins Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Wes Watkins Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wes Watkins Technology Center is accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Wes Watkins Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Wes Watkins Technology Center is 10% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wes Watkins Technology Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Wes Watkins Technology Center are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Welding Technology/Welder

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Electrician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wes Watkins Technology Center was $1,009. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Wes Watkins Technology Center net price calculator

$1,009

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Oklahoma's average $11,698
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Wes Watkins Technology Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $1,009 $103 (11%) $1,693 $2,930
2021 $906 $639 (41%) $1,531 $3,101
2020 $1,545 $1,324 (599%) $2,053 $4,098
2019 $221 $577 (72%) $2,268 $2,306
2018 $798 $935 (54%) $1,722 $1,723
2017 $1,733 $199 (10%) $3,351 $4,640 $8,962
2016 $1,932 $4,145 (68%) $1,823 $2,296
2015 $6,077 $2,162 (55%) $6,077
2014 $3,915 -- $4,881 $6,337 $7,318

How does Wes Watkins Technology Center's $1,009 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Oklahoma colleges, that number is $11,698. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pioneer Technology Center logo Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City OK
Public $8,337 726% Expensive
Meridian Technology Center logo Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater OK
Public $8,993 791% Expensive
Gordon Cooper Technology Center logo Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee OK
Public $4,974 393% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wes Watkins Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Wes Watkins Technology Center received on average $4,994 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,994
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 91% $3,889 $81,675
Other Federal Grant 21 91% $3,889 $81,675
State Grant/Scholarships 4 17% $5,049 $20,197
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 57% $231 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 91% $4,994 $104,872

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Wes Watkins Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Electrician

No graduate

Building/Property Maintenance

No graduate

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 27 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 14 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 14 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

51.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 27 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students dropped out of the school.

48.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Wes Watkins Technology Center is slightly skewed towards women students, with 53.6% of undergraduate students being women and 46.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 181, with 97 women and 84 men.

  • men 46.4% 84 students
  • women 53.6% 97 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 29% 38 students
  • 20-21 3% 4 students
  • 22-24 2% 3 students
  • 25-29 2% 2 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Wes Watkins Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wes Watkins Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training