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Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a Public, Less than 2 years school located in Ardmore, OK. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $3,400 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 563 and it offers 35 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $3,425 and the national average is $18,035.
Its tuition is much lower than national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program. The length of the program is 1350 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $3,425$18,035$2,6031350 Contact Hours17 Months
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $3,775$16,042$3331500 Contact Hours28 Months
3Medical/Clinical Assistant $1,338$16,239$822525 Contact Hours10 Months
4Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $1,525$9,978$266600 Contact Hours10 Months
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $1,525$16,505$184600 Contact Hours10 Months
6Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide $1,338$4,480$573525 Contact Hours10 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is $3,400 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center offers the alternative tuition plans .
26% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,434 (exclude student loans).
Southern Tech 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$3,400
Books & Supplies$2,603
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,122
Off-Campus Expenses$4,506
Average Financial Amount$3,434

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center offers 35 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 369 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate160166
2 Years Certificate190203
Total350369

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 166 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 203 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia✕7-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕8-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕0-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Robotics Technology/Technician✕8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Biotechnology✕11-
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 9 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter✕9-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 30 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕6-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕11-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕11-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician✕2-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 20 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕11-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist✕9-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Graphic Design✕4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 69 completers-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist✕7-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕26-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide✕36-
Total166
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia✕6-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 22 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕20-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor✕2-
Engineering [+] ✕ 25 completers-
Engineering✕25-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 19 completers-
Robotics Technology/Technician✕8-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD✕9-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD✕2-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] ✕ 18 completers-
Biotechnology✕18-
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter✕11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 40 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕17-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician✕8-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕7-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician✕8-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 17 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕9-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist✕8-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 5 completers-
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation✕5-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Graphic Design✕12-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 28 completers-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist✕9-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕19-
Total203

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 563 students are attending at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. There are 28 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 81 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
Southern Tech 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population563
Number of Faculty29
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1

Student Population at Southern Tech

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 633 students enrolled into Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. By gender, 347 male and 286 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Southern Oklahoma Technology Center.
Student Population By Gender
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total633347286
Full-time78573
Part-tme555342213
There are 380 White (60.03%), 23 Black/African American (3.63%), 65 Hispanic (10.27%), 5 Asian (0.79%), and 224 students with other races attending Southern Oklahoma Technology Center.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total633347286
American Indian/Native American582929
Asian532
Black/African American231013
Hispanic653827
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White380216164
Two More904644
Un-Known1156
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 73 students are aged 20 to 24 (11.53% of total students), 486 students are aged below 20 (76.78%), 3 students are aged above 50 (0.95%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
TotalMaleFemale
Total633347286
Under 18333217116
Age 18-191539261
Age 20-21361125
Age 22-2437928
Age 25-2925520
Age 30-3419514
Age 35-3911011
Age 40-491358
Age 50-64312
Age Un-Known321

Directory and Accreditation Information

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is accredited by (8/23/1978 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Southern Oklahoma Technology Center.
2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK
580-223-2070
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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