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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma

44 Schools Ranked
$3,800 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,002 Total Awards

Our analysis found Tulsa Technology Center to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oklahoma. Tulsa Technology Center is a small public school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 2,002 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

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#2

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
511 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. TWS is a private for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 511 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TWS does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Report

251 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in McAlester, Oklahoma, the very small public school awarded 251 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that KTC McAlester does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester Report

#4

Central Technology Center

Drumright, Oklahoma
439 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Central Technology Center helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oklahoma. Central Tech is a small public school situated in Drumright, Oklahoma. It awarded 439 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
376 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 376 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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#6

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
208 Total Awards

Central Oklahoma College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 208 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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#7

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, Oklahoma
252 Total Awards

Meridian Technology Center landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Meridian Technology Center is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 252 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

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354 Total Awards

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Southern Tech is a public institution located in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 354 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

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#9

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
259 Total Awards

With a ranking of #9, Metro Technology Centers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Metro Technology Centers is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 259 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
179 Total Awards

Clary Sage College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Clary Sage College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 179 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clary Sage College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
196 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 196 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCCC is $4,059. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,810. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at OCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 6% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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245 Total Awards

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is located in Choctaw, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 245 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

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#13

Moore Norman Technology Center

Norman, Oklahoma
183 Total Awards

Moore Norman Technology Center ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 183 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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#14

Jenks Beauty College

Jenks, Oklahoma
119 Total Awards

Jenks Beauty College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Jenks, Oklahoma is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 119 students in 2021-2022.

Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Autry Technology Center

Enid, Oklahoma
91 Total Awards

Autry Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Autry Technology Center is a public institution located in Enid, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 91 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Mid-America Technology Center

Wayne, Oklahoma
143 Total Awards

Mid-America Technology Center ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Wayne, Oklahoma is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 143 students in 2021-2022.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

Pontotoc Technology Center

Ada, Oklahoma
59 Total Awards

With a ranking of #17, Pontotoc Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Ada, Oklahoma, the very small public school handed out 59 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

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#18

Caddo Kiowa Technology Center

Fort Cobb, Oklahoma
46 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This very small public school is located in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, and it awarded 46 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Caddo Kiowa Technology Center does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, Oklahoma
123 Total Awards

Gordon Cooper Technology Center landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This very small public school is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and it awarded 123 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#20

Pioneer Technology Center

Ponca City, Oklahoma
59 Total Awards

With a ranking of #20, Pioneer Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Pioneer Technology Center is located in Ponca City, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 59 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Full Pioneer Technology Center Report

#21

Southwest Technology Center

Altus, Oklahoma
62 Total Awards

Southwest Technology Center landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Altus, Oklahoma, the very small public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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#22

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
219 Total Awards
$3,541 Average Tuition & Fees

Tulsa Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 219 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,541 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tulsa Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,941. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Tulsa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

High Plains Technology Center

Woodward, Oklahoma
80 Total Awards

High Plains Technology Center came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Woodward, Oklahoma is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 80 students in 2021-2022.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

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29 Total Awards

Broken Arrow Beauty College - Tulsa ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 29 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#25

Green Country Technology Center

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
22 Total Awards

Green Country Technology Center ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Green Country Technology Center is a public institution located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 22 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Green Country Technology Center Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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