Western Technology Center

www.westtech.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$11,144

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

545

15.8% Full-Time

About

Western Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Washita County, OK. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Technology Center were General Cosmetology (22 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 degrees), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (13 degrees).

In 2023, 193 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Technology Center. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (104 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,144.

In 2023, 24% of undergraduate students attending Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$11,144

2023 Value

In 2023 Western Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,144.

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

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24% of undergraduate students at Western Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2022, when 32% 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.

Enrollment

Western Technology Center had a total enrollment of 545 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 86 students and the part-time enrollment is 459. This means that 15.8% of students enrolled at Western Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56% White, 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.81% Two or More Races, 4.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.2% Black or African American, and 0.367% Asian.

Students enrolled at Western Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%) and Two or More Races Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Technology Center in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 545 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Technology Center is 86 and the part-time enrollment is 459.

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

74%

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 Western Technology Center was 74%.

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 (2023)

White
305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
156 enrolled students
Two or More Races
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Technology Center is 56% White, 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.81% Two or More Races, 4.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.2% Black or African American, and 0.367% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 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 (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Technology Center is General Cosmetology (22 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (20 degrees) and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (13 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (9 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (34 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 Western Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,453,263 people), Medical & health services managers (156,727 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center in 2023 are Communication Technologies (9 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (28 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 Western Technology Center are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Western Technology Center are Communication Technologies (9 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (28 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 Western Technology Center are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

General Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
20 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Technology Center was General Cosmetology with 22 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 2023

111

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center, which is 0.739 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (111).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Western Technology Center in General Cosmetology, which is 10 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 74% of students graduating from Western Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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 (2023)

White
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Technology Center is white (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
58 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Technology Center is white female (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$5.91M

2023 Salaries

1.02%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Western Technology Center paid a median of $5.91M in salaries, a 1.02% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.404% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.79% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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