Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Autry Technology Center

Oklahoma's practical nursing programs typically produce solid outcomes, and Autry Technology Center's estimated figures suggest it follows this pattern. Based on comparable programs across the state, graduates here likely earn around $44,594 in their first year—right at the state median and slightly above the national benchmark of $44,134. The estimated debt load of $11,640 translates to a comfortable 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would need roughly three months of gross earnings to cover their training costs.

The challenge is that peer programs in Oklahoma show considerable variation in outcomes. Green Country Technology Center's graduates earn $51,601, about $7,000 more annually than what similar programs at Autry suggest. That gap represents meaningful income difference for someone entering a middle-income healthcare career. While Autry's estimated debt is lower than the national median of $14,803, several competing Oklahoma programs deliver both higher earnings and manageable debt.

For parents evaluating this program, the fundamentals look sound—nursing assistant and LPN roles provide stable employment and the estimated debt burden shouldn't be overwhelming. But given that these are estimates rather than Autry's actual graduate outcomes, it's worth directly comparing costs and job placement rates with the top-performing technology centers in the state before committing. The difference between median and top-quartile programs could mean $3,000-7,000 more per year in early-career earnings.