Gordon Cooper Technology Center

www.gctech.edu

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2022 Average Net Price

$5,514

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

934

16.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

87.2%

68 Graduates

About

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Pottawatomie County, OK. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gordon Cooper Technology Center were Automobile Mechanics Technology (28 degrees awarded), General Engineering (23 degrees), and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology (22 degrees).

In 2022, 362 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. 48.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (237 degrees), 5.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (47 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,514.

In 2022, 21% of undergraduate students attending Gordon Cooper Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$5,514

2022 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Gordon Cooper Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,514. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Gordon Cooper Technology Center grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gordon Cooper Technology Center (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21% of undergraduate students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 12.5% with respect to 2021, when 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gordon Cooper Technology Center (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.

Enrollment

Gordon Cooper Technology Center had a total enrollment of 934 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 158 students and the part-time enrollment is 776. This means that 16.9% of students enrolled at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.9% White, 20.8% Two or More Races, 8.78% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.93% Black or African American, 0.214% Asian, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.1%), followed by White Female (19%) and Two or More Races Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 934 students. The full-time enrollment at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 158 and the part-time enrollment is 776.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gordon Cooper Technology Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2022 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 Gordon Cooper Technology Center was 79%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gordon Cooper Technology Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
569 enrolled students
Two or More Races
194 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 60.9% White, 20.8% Two or More Races, 8.78% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.93% Black or African American, 0.214% Asian, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Gordon Cooper Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (47 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is Automobile Mechanics Technology (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (23 degrees) and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology (22 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), and Precision Production (32 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 Gordon Cooper Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,408,630 people), Software developers (428,668 people), Other managers (357,044 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (343,931 people), and Civil engineers (283,860 people).

The most specialized majors at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Engineering (23 degrees), and Health (109 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are Mechanical Technologies (86 degrees awarded), Construction (27 degrees), Precision Production (32 degrees), Engineering (23 degrees), and Health (109 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Gordon Cooper Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,558,796 people), Computer Systems Design (456,464 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (426,078 people), Construction (364,639 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (292,618 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

Most Common (2022)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
28 degrees awarded
General Engineering
23 degrees awarded
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Gordon Cooper Technology Center was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

186

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gordon Cooper Technology Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 13 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 9.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 65% of students graduating from Gordon Cooper Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
237 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
47 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 5.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (47 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
133 degrees awarded
White Female
104 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is white male (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (104 degrees).

Operations

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.56M - Federal
$206k - State
$336k - Local

As of 2022, Gordon Cooper Technology Center received $1.56M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $206k from state grants and contracts, and $336k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.65M

2022 Salaries

3.92%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Gordon Cooper Technology Center paid a median of $7.65M in salaries, a 3.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.585% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.491% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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