Good

Score: 63/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

64/100 · earnings-weighted

Wes Watkins Technology Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883

🌐 www.wwtech.org/

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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 (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 98%

Outcomes

C+

59/100

Affordability

A+

96/100

Resources

68/100

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

205

Total Enrollment

98%

Graduation Rate

15%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$926

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Wes Watkins 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

$118,289

Avg Monthly Rent

$882

1-Year Change

+14.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,209

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,033

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

98.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

20.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 62nd 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 Wes Watkins 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	$33,421	$42,372	-24%	#677 of 757	#641	—

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 Wes Watkins Technology Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $118,289
Avg rent near campus: $882/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 74848 (7.4% cap, Holdenville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

89%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$926

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,340

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Medical/Clinical Assistant 13 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 12 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 11 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 9 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 8 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 7 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 5 grads/yr Electrician 2 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Maintenance and repair workers, general

$49k/yr 1,629,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers

$48k/yr 269,800 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Student Demographics

205

Total Students

55%

Women

71%

Traditional Age (18-24)

100%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 1%

Black 8%

Asian 2%

Two or More 17%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 100%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~205 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%

25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wes Watkins 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 Wes Watkins Technology Center?

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

What is the graduation rate at Wes Watkins Technology Center?

The graduation rate at Wes Watkins Technology Center is 98%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Wes Watkins Technology Center a good school?

Wes Watkins Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): 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 Wes Watkins Technology Center?

Wes Watkins Technology Center has a total enrollment of 205 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Wes Watkins Technology Center?

Yes! Approximately 100% of students at Wes Watkins Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 205 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wetumka area.

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