Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,421
16th percentile
25th percentile in Oklahoma
Est. Median Debt
$11,640
Est. from OK median (8 programs)

Where Wes Watkins Technology Center Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Wes Watkins Technology Center graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Wes Watkins Technology Center$33,421$32,810-2%
Francis Tuttle Technology Center$41,106$56,883+38%
Pioneer Technology Center$46,305$47,129+2%
Gordon Cooper Technology Center$47,573$47,035-1%
Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester$41,025$45,257+10%

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)

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SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Wes Watkins Technology CenterWetumka$33,421$32,810$11,640*โ€”
Green Country Technology CenterOkmulgee$51,601โ€”$10,125*0.20
Great Plains Technology CenterLawton$48,921$40,550$11,759*0.24
Gordon Cooper Technology CenterShawnee$47,573$47,035โ€”*โ€”
Canadian Valley Technology CenterEl Reno$46,777โ€”โ€”*โ€”
Pioneer Technology CenterPonca City$46,305$47,129โ€”*โ€”
National Median$44,134โ€”$14,803*0.34
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

$62,340/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

$39,430/yrJobs growth:
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 Wes Watkins Technology Center, approximately 28% 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.