Trade and career programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 103 | $46,159 | $53,140 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 67 | $55,331 | $56,191 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 41 | n/a | $42,515 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Gordon Cooper Technology Center cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $5,682 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $9,543 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | Not reported |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | Not reported |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $1,966 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
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
- 81% 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).
- 79% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $43,157 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 9% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gordon Cooper Technology Center cost?
Tuition and fees are $5,682 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
81% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Gordon Cooper Technology Center graduates earn?
Auto and diesel mechanic certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $55,331 one year after finishing.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center accredited?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is accredited by Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Shawnee Beauty College, Shawnee: $15,266 a year
- Connors State College, Warner: $3,816 a year
- Northeast Technology Center, Pryor: $3,318 a year
- Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee, Muskogee: $4,783 a year
- Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa: $3,840 a year
- Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City: $2,880 a year
More: all trade schools in Oklahoma · Gordon Cooper Technology Center 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.