Trade and career programs at Wes Watkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $42,372 | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Wes Watkins Technology Center cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $3,318 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $11,054 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,754 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,054 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,854 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,054 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not reported |
| 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
- 97% 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).
- 3.7% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $33,694 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 24% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wes Watkins Technology Center cost?
Tuition and fees are $3,318 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $10,754 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Wes Watkins Technology Center?
97% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
Is Wes Watkins Technology Center accredited?
Wes Watkins Technology Center is accredited by Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- 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
- Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa, Tulsa: $22,025 a year
More: all trade schools in Oklahoma · Wes Watkins 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.