Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee

Indian Capital Technology Center's nursing program sits below the middle of the pack in Oklahoma, with first-year earnings of $42,822 trailing both the state median ($44,594) and national average ($44,134). Among Oklahoma's 31 practical nursing programs, this ranks in just the 40th percentile—meaning students at three-fifths of comparable state programs earn more. The gap is real: top Oklahoma tech centers like Green Country and Great Plains produce graduates earning $8,000-9,000 more annually in similar roles.

The program's strength is affordability. At $9,500 in debt, graduates owe roughly $2,000 less than the Oklahoma median and nearly $5,000 below the national average. This translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.22, meaning graduates can reasonably pay off their loans within months of entering the workforce. The modest 6% earnings growth to year four ($45,245) suggests relatively stable, if unspectacular, career progression in practical nursing.

For families prioritizing minimal debt over maximum earning potential, this program delivers reasonable access to Oklahoma's healthcare job market. However, if your student can access one of the state's higher-performing technology centers—particularly those in the top tier—the extra $4,000-8,000 in annual earnings likely justifies any modest increase in program cost. The low debt here is helpful, but it doesn't fully compensate for consistently below-average graduate outcomes in a state with notably stronger alternatives.