Central Oklahoma College

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    2024 Enrolled Students
    477
    54.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    52.8%
    93 Graduates

    About

    Central Oklahoma College is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Oklahoma College were General Cosmetology (50 degrees awarded), Barbering (17 degrees), and Medical Assistant (2 degrees).

    In 2024, 372 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Oklahoma College. 94.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.91% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (171 degrees), 1.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

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    Costs

    In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Central Oklahoma College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    This chart compares the average net price of Central Oklahoma College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    71% of undergraduate students at Central Oklahoma College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.74% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Central Oklahoma College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Central Oklahoma College had a total enrollment of 477 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Oklahoma College is 261 students and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 54.7% of students enrolled at Central Oklahoma College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Central Oklahoma College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.6% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Two or More Races, 3.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.26% Asian, and 0.419% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Central Oklahoma College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.8%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    54.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Central Oklahoma College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 477 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Oklahoma College is 261 and the part-time enrollment is 216.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Oklahoma College was 65%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      165 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      134 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      84 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Central Oklahoma College is 34.6% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Two or More Races, 3.35% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.26% Asian, and 0.419% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 328 more women than men received degrees from Central Oklahoma College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Oklahoma College is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Oklahoma College is General Cosmetology (50 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (17 degrees) and Medical Assistant (2 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Oklahoma College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (279 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Health (84 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College are Registered nurses (1,492,051 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,423 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Physicians (110,228 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (279 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College are Personal & Culinary Services (279 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,026 people), Outpatient care centers (277,182 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,135 people), Offices of physicians (200,903 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (152,507 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Oklahoma College are Personal & Culinary Services (279 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Oklahoma College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      50 degrees awarded
    2. Barbering
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Oklahoma College was General Cosmetology with 50 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Central Oklahoma College according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    22
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    350
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oklahoma College, which is 0.0629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Oklahoma College by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oklahoma College in Barbering, which is 1.83 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oklahoma College in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 105 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    53%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 53% of students graduating from Central Oklahoma College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      171 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Central Oklahoma College is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      166 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      140 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      135 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Oklahoma College is white female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (140 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Central Oklahoma College had a total salary expenditure of 6.29M. Central Oklahoma College employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Central Oklahoma College are Female Instructor (18), and Male Instructor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Oklahoma College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.81M
    2024 Salaries
    4.35%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Central Oklahoma College paid a median of $2.81M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($6.29M) and a 4.35% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.25M
    Instructional Salaries
    21
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Central Oklahoma College paid a total of $1.25M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Oklahoma College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

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