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Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, Oklahoma · Public community college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsCulinary & pastry schools
27%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
$11,900median debt of graduates
$32,427median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,658median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 1301 W Main St, Wilburton, OK 74578 · Phone: (918) 465-2361 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public trade/career school in Wilburton, Oklahoma offering medical assistant programs and culinary & pastry schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Eastern Oklahoma State College has a 27.1% completion rate, below the 69.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $11,900 and median earnings of $38,658 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Eastern Oklahoma State College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 43.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Eastern Oklahoma Stat… Eastern Oklahoma Stat…: 27.1% 27.1% Oklahoma average Oklahoma average: 69.1% 69.1% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$31,880$38,750$45,630
Chefs and head cooks$28,920$58,540$67,560

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public college located in Wilburton, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to pay for their education. Among its trade-focused offerings, the college's most notable programs are medical assistant programs and culinary & pastry programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 27.1%, which is below the state average of 69.1%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,900, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $38,658. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 43.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

Given its small trade-program footprint (17 completers) within a larger student body of 964, this campus may suit students seeking short, focused credentials in medical assisting or culinary arts alongside a broader associate-degree catalog. The remote rural locale may matter for those weighing commute or relocation. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program length, cost, and licensing requirements are not detailed here.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Eastern Oklahoma State College's leading trade programs are medical assistant programs (10 completers) and culinary & pastry schools (7 completers), out of a total of 3 program families offered.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its nursing-related programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 27.1%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,900, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,658, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (918) 465-2361 or visit https://www.eosc.edu/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public college, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though this listing does not report specific tuition figures.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school directly for schedule and duration details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and review official federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207050.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program formats or scheduling, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (918) 465-2361 for program-specific certification information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Eastern Oklahoma State College at (918) 465-2361 or visit their website at https://www.eosc.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Oklahoma

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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