Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Pontotoc Technology Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pontotoc Technology Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pontotoc Technology Center graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (31 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc Technology Center | $44,846 | $40,576 | $11,640* | — |
| Green Country Technology Center | $51,601 | — | $10,125* | 0.20 |
| Great Plains Technology Center | $48,921 | $40,550 | $11,759* | 0.24 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | $47,573 | $47,035 | —* | — |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center | $46,777 | — | —* | — |
| Pioneer Technology Center | $46,305 | $47,129 | —* | — |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Oklahoma
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Country Technology Center Okmulgee | — | $51,601 | $10,125 |
| Great Plains Technology Center Lawton | — | $48,921 | $11,759 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee | — | $47,573 | — |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno | — | $46,777 | — |
| Pioneer Technology Center Ponca City | — | $46,305 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Pontotoc Technology Center, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 24 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.