Western Technology Center

https://www.westtech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $−1,072
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    532
    15.2% Full-Time

    About

    Western Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Washita County, OK. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Technology Center were General Cosmetology (27 degrees awarded), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 degrees), and Welding Technology (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 231 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technology Center. 50.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (131 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $−1,072.

    In 2024, 18% of undergraduate students attending Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

    Average Net Price

    $−1,072
    2024 Value
    110%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Western Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $−1,072. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Technology Center grew by 110%.

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    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

    18%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    18% of undergraduate students at Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2023, when 24% 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.

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    Enrollment

    Western Technology Center had a total enrollment of 532 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 81 students and the part-time enrollment is 451. This means that 15.2% of students enrolled at Western Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.9% White, 30.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.14% Two or More Races, 3.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.32% Black or African American, and 0.188% 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 (19.2%) and Two or More Races Female (11.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    15.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Western Technology Center in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 532 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 81 and the part-time enrollment is 451.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    96%
    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 Western Technology Center was 96%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      308 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      161 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      38 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center is 57.9% White, 30.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.14% Two or More Races, 3.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.32% Black or African American, and 0.188% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 3 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 (131 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Technology Center is General Cosmetology (27 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 degrees) and Welding Technology (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Communication Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), and Precision Production (21 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 (398,973 people), Other managers (119,849 people), Other Physical Scientists (114,362 people), Postsecondary teachers (104,818 people), and Registered nurses (76,370 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center in 2024 are Communication Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Communication Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (39 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 Western Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (473,724 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (266,231 people), Offices of physicians (183,539 people), Elementary & secondary schools (156,467 people), and Scientific research & development services (152,313 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Communication Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Precision Production (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (39 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 Western Technology Center.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Technology Center was General Cosmetology with 27 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    114
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    117
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center, which is 0.974 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (117).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in Welding Technology, which is 20 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in General Cosmetology, which is 12.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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

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

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    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
      131 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      64 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technology Center is white (131 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      89 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      84 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      75 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technology Center is white female (89 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (84 degrees).

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