B
Good
Score: 66/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
91/100 · earnings-weighted

Pontotoc Technology Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Ada, Oklahoma 74820
ℹ️
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: 82%
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
A+
90/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
33/100

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

341
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,130
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Pontotoc Technology Center ▼

100% 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
$189,140
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,069
1-Year Change
+7.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$40,955
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,991
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
82.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
12.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 92nd 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 Pontotoc 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$44,846$59,326+6%#291 of 757#145—

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 Pontotoc Technology Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $189,140
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,069/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74849 (5.5% cap, Konawa)

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🏆 Where Pontotoc Technology Center Ranks

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

#4
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
of 17 schools
#20
Biotechnology
of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
71%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$3,130
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,463
$30,001 - $48,000$8,134

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Biotechnology 28 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 28 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 25 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 21 grads/yr Graphic Design 17 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 16 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 15 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 11 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 10 grads/yr Lineworker 9 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 7 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 6 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Pile driver operators
$71k/yr 3,200 jobs
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
$67k/yr 15,000 jobs
Underground mining machine operators, all other
$67k/yr 3,600 jobs

Student Demographics

341
Total Students
39%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
100%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Hispanic 5%
Black 1%
Two or More 35%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~341 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc Technology Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Pontotoc Technology Center?
The graduation rate at Pontotoc Technology Center is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Pontotoc Technology Center a good school?
Pontotoc Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (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 Pontotoc Technology Center?
Pontotoc Technology Center has a total enrollment of 341 students.
Is there rental demand near Pontotoc Technology Center?
Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Pontotoc Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 341 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ada area.

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