Southwest Technology Center

www.swtech.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$13,712

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

309

39.2% Full-Time

2019 Graduation Rate

72.8%

99 Graduates

About

Southwest Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Southwest Technology Center were Aircraft Powerplant Technology (33 degrees awarded), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (20 degrees), and Rehabilitation Aide (7 degrees).

In 2023, 170 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Technology Center. 54.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (105 degrees), 3.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,712.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$13,712

2023 Value

0.472%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwest Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,712. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwest Technology Center grew by 0.472%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest 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

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25% of undergraduate students at Southwest Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 58.3% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest 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.

Enrollment

Southwest Technology Center had a total enrollment of 309 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Technology Center is 121 students and the part-time enrollment is 188. This means that 39.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.1% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Two or More Races, 4.85% Black or African American, 1.94% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.647% Asian, and 0.324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwest Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.7%), followed by White Female (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Technology Center in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 309 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Technology Center is 121 and the part-time enrollment is 188.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 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 Southwest Technology Center was 83%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
158 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
94 enrolled students
Two or More Races
33 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Technology Center is 51.1% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Two or More Races, 4.85% Black or African American, 1.94% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.647% Asian, and 0.324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 14 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Technology Center is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 3.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Southwest Technology Center is Aircraft Powerplant Technology (33 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (20 degrees) and Rehabilitation Aide (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,488,418 people), Other managers (273,859 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (190,727 people), Medical & health services managers (176,732 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (156,707 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Technology Center in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees), and Health (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Southwest Technology Center are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Southwest Technology Center are Mechanical Technologies (68 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees), and Health (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Technology Center are Elementary & secondary schools (2,798,997 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,570,249 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (310,463 people), Outpatient care centers (275,497 people), and Offices of physicians (223,753 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
23 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
22 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southwest Technology Center was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technology Center, which is 0.848 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technology Center in Aircraft Powerplant Technology, which is 10 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Technology Center in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 10 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from Southwest Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Southwest Technology Center is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Technology Center is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 3.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
60 degrees awarded
White Male
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Technology Center is white female (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (45 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.59M

2023 Salaries

3.69%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwest Technology Center paid a median of $2.59M in salaries, a 3.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.408% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.72% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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