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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma

83 Schools Ranked
$40,976 Average Earnings
$25,526 Avg Student Debt

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Our analysis looked at 83 schools in Oklahoma to see which programs were the most popular 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
3,211 Total Awards
$29,478 Average Earnings

Our analysis found Tulsa Technology Center to be the most popular school for trade school students in Oklahoma. Tulsa Tech is a small public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 3,211 degrees in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, Tulsa Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,478 during the early year of their career. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,159 Total Awards
$25,433 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a small public school situated in Muskogee, Oklahoma. It awarded 1,159 degrees in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,433 during the early year of their career. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
575 Total Awards
$34,601 Average Earnings
$8,864 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. TWS is a private for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 575 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $185. Once they receive their degree, TWS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,601 during the early year of their career. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

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942 Total Awards
$31,012 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you attend Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. McAlester, Oklahoma is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 942 students in 2021-2022.

After graduating from KTC McAlester, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,012 during the early years of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
752 Total Awards
$24,659 Average Earnings

The programs at Francis Tuttle Technology Center helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oklahoma. Francis Tuttle Technology Center is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 752 degrees to qualified students.

After graduating from Francis Tuttle Technology Center, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $24,659 during the early years of their career. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

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701 Total Awards
$33,955 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #6, Northeast Technology Center-System Office did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small public school is located in Pryor, Oklahoma, and it awarded 701 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from Northeast Technology Center-System Office, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,955 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

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#7

Central Technology Center

Drumright, Oklahoma
754 Total Awards
$40,345 Average Earnings

Central Technology Center ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Drumright, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 754 students in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, Central Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,345 during the early year of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
649 Total Awards
$35,538 Average Earnings
$11,065 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Metro Technology Centers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Metro Technology Centers is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 649 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Metro Technology Centers accumulate an average of $11,065 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Metro Technology Centers graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,538 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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566 Total Awards

Canadian Valley Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Canadian Valley Technology Center is a small public school located in El Reno, Oklahoma that handed out 566 degrees in 2021-2022.

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

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#9

Community Care College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
360 Total Awards
$23,950 Average Earnings
$11,873 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Community Care College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 360 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Community Care College accumulate an average of $11,873 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $81, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Community Care College graduates make an average of $23,950 annually. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

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682 Total Awards
$47,948 Average Earnings
$13,238 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. OSU Institute of Technology is located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 682 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $13,238 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $277.After graduating from OSU Institute of Technology, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,948 during the early years of their career. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2,024 Total Awards
$34,940 Average Earnings
$11,368 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma City Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,024 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,368 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,940 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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319 Total Awards
$40,465 Average Earnings
$16,908 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the very small private for-profit school awarded 319 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Spartan College - Tulsa accumulate an average of $16,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $402, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Spartan College - Tulsa, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,465 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

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#14

Moore Norman Technology Center

Norman, Oklahoma
552 Total Awards
$37,875 Average Earnings

Moore Norman Technology Center ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. MNTC is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 552 degrees in 2021-2022.

Once they receive their degree, MNTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,875 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Mid-America Technology Center

Wayne, Oklahoma
450 Total Awards

Mid-America Technology Center came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Wayne, Oklahoma, the very small public school awarded 450 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

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#16

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, Oklahoma
429 Total Awards

With a ranking of #16, Meridian Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Meridian Technology Center is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 429 degrees to qualified students.

Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

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418 Total Awards
$34,736 Average Earnings

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Southern Tech is located in Ardmore, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 418 degrees to qualified students.

After graduating from Southern Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,736 during the early years of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
306 Total Awards
$18,951 Average Earnings
$8,272 Avg Student Debt

Central Oklahoma College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Central Oklahoma College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 306 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,272 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Central Oklahoma College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $18,951 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
376 Total Awards
$16,070 Average Earnings
$9,784 Avg Student Debt

Clary Sage College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 376 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Clary Sage College accumulate an average of $9,784 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $81. Once they receive their degree, Clary Sage College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $16,070 during the early year of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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6,371 Total Awards
$47,215 Average Earnings
$27,373 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,371 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,373 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $460, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from OSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,215 during the early years of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, Oklahoma
362 Total Awards
$37,298 Average Earnings

Gordon Cooper Technology Center ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 362 degrees to qualified students.

Once they receive their degree, Gordon Cooper Technology Center graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,298 during the early year of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

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#22

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,869 Total Awards
$35,249 Average Earnings
$15,170 Avg Student Debt

Tulsa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 2,869 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $15,170 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Tulsa Community College graduates make an average of $35,249 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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#23

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
1,313 Total Awards
$45,852 Average Earnings
$23,171 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. SWOSU is a public institution located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,313 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $23,171 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SWOSU graduates make an average of $45,852 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#24

Autry Technology Center

Enid, Oklahoma
264 Total Awards
$37,243 Average Earnings

Autry Technology Center came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Autry Technology Center is a very small public school located in Enid, Oklahoma that handed out 264 degrees in 2021-2022.

During the early years of their career, Autry Technology Center graduates make an average of $37,243 annually. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

Red River Technology Center

Duncan, Oklahoma
253 Total Awards
$29,185 Average Earnings

Red River Technology Center landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Duncan, Oklahoma, the very small public school handed out 253 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from Red River Technology Center, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,185 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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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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