Western Technology Center

www.westtech.edu

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2021 Average Net Price

$12,056

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

498

22.5% Full-Time

About

Western Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Washita County, OK. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Technology Center were General Biomedical Sciences (23 degrees awarded), General Engineering (18 degrees), and Welding Technology (17 degrees).

In 2021, 198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technology Center. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (113 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,056.

In 2021, 17% of undergraduate students attending Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$12,056

2021 Value

180%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,056. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Technology Center grew by 180%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western 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

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17% of undergraduate students at Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 32% with respect to 2020, when 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western 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 Western 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

Western Technology Center had a total enrollment of 498 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 112 students and the part-time enrollment is 386. This means that 22.5% of students enrolled at Western Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.2% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.24% Two or More Races, 3.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.61% Black or African American, and 1.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at Western Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%) and White Male (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technology Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 498 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 112 and the part-time enrollment is 386.

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

Retention Rate over Time

47%

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 Western Technology Center was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Western Technology Center had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
295 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students
Two or More Races
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center is 59.2% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.24% Two or More Races, 3.82% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.61% Black or African American, and 1.2% Asian. 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, 6 more women than men received degrees from Western Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Technology Center is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Technology Center is General Biomedical Sciences (23 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (18 degrees) and Welding Technology (17 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (23 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Physicians (376,061 people), Other managers (104,081 people), Postsecondary teachers (103,651 people), Other Physical Scientists (88,971 people), and Registered nurses (66,479 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center in 2021 are Construction (23 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Dentists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Construction (23 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (20 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Western Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (425,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (243,041 people), Offices of physicians (176,515 people), Elementary & secondary schools (141,246 people), and Scientific research & development services (124,010 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Biomedical Sciences
23 degree-majors awarded
General Engineering
18 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Technology Center was General Biomedical Sciences with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

102

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center, which is 0.941 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (102).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 3.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% of students graduating from Western Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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
113 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technology Center is white (113 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
65 degrees awarded
White Female
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technology Center is white male (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (48 degrees).