Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

www.sotech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$1,378

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

633

12.3% Full-Time

About

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Carter County, OK. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center were General Engineering (25 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (20 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

In 2021, 369 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. 45.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (219 degrees), 4.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,378.

In 2021, 9% of undergraduate students attending Southern Oklahoma Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$1,378

2021 Value

58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,378. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern Oklahoma Technology Center grew by 58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Oklahoma 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

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

9% of undergraduate students at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 40% with respect to 2020, when 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Oklahoma 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center had a total enrollment of 633 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is 78 students and the part-time enrollment is 555. This means that 12.3% of students enrolled at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60% White, 14.2% Two or More Races, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.63% Black or African American, 0.79% Asian, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Female (11.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 633 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is 78 and the part-time enrollment is 555.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Southern Oklahoma Technology Center had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
380 enrolled students
Two or More Races
90 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is 60% White, 14.2% Two or More Races, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.63% Black or African American, 0.79% Asian, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is white (219 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is General Engineering (25 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (20 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Construction (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are Other managers (47,818 people), Construction managers (40,420 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,547 people), Software developers (31,916 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,620 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees awarded), Precision Production (37 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center are Construction (97,959 people), Computer Systems Design (46,440 people), Air transportation (35,144 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,663 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (17,847 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Engineering
25 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center was General Engineering with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

200

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

169

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 200 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, which is 1.18 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (169).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 57% of students graduating from Southern Oklahoma Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
219 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is white (219 degrees awarded). There were 4.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

0.271% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
116 degrees awarded
White Female
103 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is white male (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (103 degrees).

Operations

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.21M - Federal
$2.21M - State
$7.84M - Local

As of 2021, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center received $1.21M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.21M from state grants and contracts, and $7.84M from local grants and contracts.