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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center$43,730
Green Country Technology Center$51,601$10,1250.20
Great Plains Technology Center$48,921$40,550$11,7590.24
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$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, approximately 14% 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.