Trade and career programs at Central Oklahoma College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 279 | $23,457 | $30,315 | $7,569 |
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 43 | $46,041 | n/a | $19,708 |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 25 | $19,451 | $22,417 | $8,980 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | $18,888 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 2 | n/a | $29,087 | n/a |
Central Oklahoma College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $11,560 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 65% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $23,969 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,849 in federal student loans.
- 76% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Central Oklahoma College cost?
Tuition and fees are $11,560 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Central Oklahoma College?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Central Oklahoma College graduates earn?
LPN and CNA associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $46,041 one year after finishing.
Is Central Oklahoma College accredited?
Central Oklahoma College is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City: $2,880 a year
- JB's Hair Design and Barber College, Oklahoma City: $22,500 a year
- Metro Technology Centers, Oklahoma City: $6,240 a year
- The Academy of Hair Design LLC, Oklahoma City: $20,000 a year
More: all trade schools in Oklahoma · Central Oklahoma College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.