C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
88/100 · earnings-weighted

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

2-Year Public
📍 Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

879
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,351
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Gordon Cooper Technology Center ▼

72% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$227,710
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,274
1-Year Change
+4.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,021
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,450
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
89.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
9.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 93rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$47,876$56,191+9%#86 of 319#49—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$47,573$53,140-5%#472 of 757#333—
Precision Metal Working$39,018$42,515-13%#288 of 365#228—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Gordon Cooper Technology Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $227,710
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,274/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74801 (6.4% cap, Shawnee)

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🏆 Where Gordon Cooper Technology Center Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

70%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$6,351
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,750
$30,001 - $48,000$3,892
$48,001 - $75,000$4,323

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 84 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Graphic Design 24 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 23 grads/yr Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 23 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Engineering, General 20 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 20 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 18 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 16 grads/yr Electrician 16 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 13 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 8 grads/yr Rehabilitation Aide 6 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Gordon Cooper Technology Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
$79k/yr 139,400 jobs
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers
$62k/yr 33,600 jobs
Art directors
$111k/yr 135,000 jobs
Special effects artists and animators
$100k/yr 57,100 jobs
Web and digital interface designers
$98k/yr 128,900 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Artists and related workers, all other
$73k/yr 13,900 jobs

Student Demographics

879
Total Students
43%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
72%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 7%
Black 1%
Two or More 19%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 72%
With Family 28%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~635 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
The graduation rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center a good school?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center has a total enrollment of 879 students.
Is there rental demand near Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Yes! Approximately 72% of students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 635 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Shawnee area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology