Good

Score: 65/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

85/100 · earnings-weighted

Great Plains Technology Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Lawton, Oklahoma 73505

🌐 www.greatplains.edu/

Great Plains Technology Center campus, Lawton, OK. Photo: Jzwei (talk), CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 92%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

83/100

Resources

73/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

37/100

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

152

Total Enrollment

92%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

4.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,300

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Great Plains Technology Center ▼

67% 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

$152,386

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,104

1-Year Change

+6.9%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,376

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,152

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

95.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

25.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among similar 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 Great Plains 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Fire Protection	—	$55,733	-11%	#29 of 37	#20	—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$48,921	$54,472	-3%	#421 of 757	#279	—

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 Great Plains Technology Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $152,386
Avg rent near campus: $1,104/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73501 (7.2% cap, Lawton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

72%

Receive Any Aid

68%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,300

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,828
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,848
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,161

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Information Technology 35 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 26 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 19 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 14 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 13 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 13 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 12 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 11 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 11 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 11 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 9 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 8 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 8 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Electrician 7 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Great Plains Technology Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

152

Total Students

66%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

67%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%

Hispanic 14%

Black 27%

Asian 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 67%

With Family 33%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~101 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Great Plains 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 Great Plains Technology Center?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Great Plains Technology Center?

The graduation rate at Great Plains Technology Center is 92%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Great Plains Technology Center a good school?

Great Plains Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Great Plains Technology Center?

Great Plains Technology Center has a total enrollment of 152 students.

Is there rental demand near Great Plains Technology Center?

Yes! Approximately 67% of students at Great Plains Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 101 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lawton area.

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