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Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Shawnee, OK. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $5,682 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 934 and it offers 32 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $5,682 and the national average is $20,421.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician program. The length of the program is 1908 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 18 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician $5,682$20,421$5001908 Contact Hours18 Months
2Pre-Engineering -$2,400-1440 Contact Hours30 Months
3Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide -$4,480-525 Contact Hours10 Months
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $2,100$16,505-915 Contact Hours9 Months
5Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician $2,100$22,660$1101050 Contact Hours10 Months
6Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist $2,100$15,407$1801005 Contact Hours10 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is $5,682 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center offers the alternative tuition plans .
21% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,967 (exclude student loans).
Gordon Cooper Technology Center 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,682
Books & Supplies$500
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,046
Off-Campus Expenses$14,236
Average Financial Amount$3,967

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Gordon Cooper Technology Center offers 32 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 389 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate110116
2 Years Certificate190226
4 Years Certificate2047
Total320389

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 116 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 226 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 47 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] ✕ 22 completers-
Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary✕22-
Communications Technologies [+] ✕ 5 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant✕5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design✕0-
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation✕1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 26 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science✕26-
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 14 completers-
Electrician✕14-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 48 completers-
Health Aide✕48-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science✕0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies✕0-
Banking and Financial Support Services✕0-
Total116
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects✕10-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 11 completers-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager✕11-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕10-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕0-
Education [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration✕0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching✕12-
Engineering [+] ✕ 16 completers-
Engineering✕16-
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter✕10-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 41 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕13-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕3-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕14-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician✕11-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 44 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕18-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist✕26-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 10 completers-
Graphic Design✕10-
Game and Interactive Media Design✕0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 62 completers-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist✕0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)✕13-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕49-
Total226
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 32 completers-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician✕32-
Business [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping✕15-
Total47

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 934 students are attending at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. There are 34 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 106 (full-time) and 30 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 87% and the retention rate is 79% at the school.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population934
Graduation Rate87%
Number of Faculty40
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

Student Population at Gordon Cooper Technology Center

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 861 students enrolled into Gordon Cooper Technology Center. By gender, 528 male and 333 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Student Population By Gender
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total861528333
Full-time16311152
Part-tme698417281
There are 541 White (62.83%), 19 Black/African American (2.21%), 72 Hispanic (8.36%), 1 Asian (0.12%), and 300 students with other races attending Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total861528333
American Indian/Native American1105951
Asian101
Black/African American19910
Hispanic724230
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White541346195
Two More1167145
Un-Known211
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 83 students are aged 20 to 24 (9.64% of total students), 704 students are aged below 20 (81.77%), 5 students are aged above 50 (0.93%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total861528333
Under 18380209171
Age 18-19324209115
Age 20-21554411
Age 22-2428226
Age 25-2925178
Age 30-3418810
Age 35-3917107
Age 40-49954
Age 50-64431
Over 64110

Directory and Accreditation Information

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is accredited by (12/12/1984 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
1 John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK
405-273-7493
School Website
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