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Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 12777 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73142 · Phone: (405) 717-7799 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public trade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma offering cosmetology, culinary, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center has a 52.2% completion rate, below the state average of 69.1%, and median earnings of $32,996 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Francis Tuttle Technology Center is $16,058, and federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. About 7.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $18,980 | $29,650 | $44,260 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $28,920 | $58,540 | $67,560 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,410 | $46,560 | $64,260 |
| Nursing assistants | $29,630 | $35,930 | $38,250 |
| Medical assistants | $31,880 | $38,750 | $45,630 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $45,440 | $58,320 | $62,060 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,860 | $49,720 | $60,790 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,610 | $53,460 | $61,110 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $22,290 | $31,330 | $33,340 |
| Machinists | $36,380 | $51,120 | $62,050 |
| Construction laborers | $33,490 | $39,360 | $47,460 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 108 | $36,009 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 104 | $19,572 | $18,923 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 79 | $12,569 | $16,293 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 77 | $12,569 | $16,293 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 66 | $33,077 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 44 | not reported | $39,927 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 41 | $36,009 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 37 | $19,572 | $18,923 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | $39,927 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $33,077 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $33,077 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $22,070 | $24,532 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | $12,569 | $16,293 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $33,077 | $26,739 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $12,569 | $16,293 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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.
About this school
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public trade and career training campus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and overseen by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. The campus offers 19 program families, with the highest enrollment in cosmetology schools, culinary and pastry schools, and auto mechanic schools, alongside offerings in CNA classes, medical assistant programs, LPN programs, welding, medical billing and coding, nail tech, CNC machining, and construction trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 52.2%, which is below the state average of 69.1%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,996. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,058, and 7.5% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a relatively low share of low-income enrollment compared to many career schools.
With 705 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 886, this large-city campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs across hands-on trades. The variety of program families, from cosmetology to welding to CNC machining, may suit students seeking direct-entry vocational training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Francis Tuttle Technology Center offers 19 program families, with the largest enrollments in cosmetology schools, culinary and pastry schools, and auto mechanic schools. It also offers CNA classes, medical assistant programs, LPN programs, welding, medical billing and coding, nail tech, CNC machining, and construction trades programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and is overseen by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants where eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 52.2%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1% per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (405) 717-7799 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,996, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $16,058.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state career-tech funding compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly at (405) 717-7799 or visit its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?245999.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of hands-on trade programs such as welding, auto mechanics, and medical assisting that may suit adults seeking direct-entry vocational training, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Francis Tuttle Technology Center at (405) 717-7799 or through its website at https://www.francistuttle.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.