C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

60/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

🌐 https://www.sotech.edu/

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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: 68%

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

A+

91/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

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

694

Total Enrollment

68%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,777

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Southern Oklahoma 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

$184,701

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,193

1-Year Change

+2.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$29,012

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$36,732

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

83.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

13.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 50th 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 Southern Oklahoma 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	$44,626	-20%	#659 of 757	#586	—

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 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $184,701
Avg rent near campus: $1,193/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73401 (5.0% cap, Ardmore)

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🏆 Where Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Ranks

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

#10

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

of 17 schools

#17

Carpentry/Carpenter

of 52 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

83%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,777

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,027
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,614
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,260

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 60 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 36 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 33 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 30 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 25 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 25 grads/yr Electrician 23 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 23 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Graphic Design 22 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 20 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 20 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Robotics Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 13 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Carpenters

$59k/yr 959,000 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Student Demographics

694

Total Students

48%

Women

45%

Traditional Age (18-24)

100%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%

Hispanic 10%

Black 4%

Asian 1%

Two or More 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~694 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%

25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Oklahoma 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 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

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

What is the graduation rate at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

The graduation rate at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Southern Oklahoma Technology Center a good school?

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center has a total enrollment of 694 students.

Is there rental demand near Southern Oklahoma Technology Center?

Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 694 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ardmore area.

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