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Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public technical college

Welding schoolsCNA classesConstruction trades programsElectrician schoolsLPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsHVAC schoolsPharmacy technician programsRadiology & sonography programsMedical billing & coding programsCNC & machining programs
48%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$32,852median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,451median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (Accredited)
Address: 1312 South Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074 · Phone: (405) 377-3333 · 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.

Meridian Technology Center is a public trade school in Stillwater, Oklahoma, offering welding, CNA, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education among others.

Meridian Technology Center's completion rate is 47.5%, below Oklahoma's state average of 69.1%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,451, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Meridian Technology Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 11.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Meridian Technology C… Meridian Technology C…: 47.5% 47.5% 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)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$37,860$49,720$60,790
Nursing assistants$29,630$35,930$38,250
Construction laborers$33,490$39,360$47,460
Electricians$37,900$61,010$76,510
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$45,440$58,320$62,060
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
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,050$57,560$72,110
Pharmacy technicians$34,780$40,500$46,750
Radiologic technologists and technicians$49,920$74,160$83,070
Medical records specialists$36,610$53,460$61,110
Machinists$36,380$51,120$62,050

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
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 51 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 36 not reported $33,993 not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 25 not reported $33,993 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 24 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 2–4 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 1 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

Meridian Technology Center is a public trade and career school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for training. The campus holds accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education. Its 18 program families span welding, CNA classes, construction trades, electrician training, LPN programs, cosmetology, culinary arts, auto mechanics, HVAC, pharmacy tech, radiology tech, medical billing and coding, and CNC machining, with welding schools, CNA classes, and construction trades programs accounting for the most completers.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 47.5%, below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $34,451. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 11.6% of students receive Pell Grants, based on the most recent federal reporting.

With 280 trade completers among 307 undergraduates and a locale described as a distant town, the campus appears geared toward shorter, hands-on trade programs rather than long academic tracks, which may suit adult students or career changers seeking a direct path into a skilled trade. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Meridian Technology Center offers 18 program families including welding, CNA classes, construction trades, electricians, LPN, cosmetology, culinary, auto mechanics, HVAC, pharmacy tech, radiology tech, medical billing and coding, and CNC machining. Its top programs by completions are welding schools, CNA classes, and construction trades programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education.

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

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 47.5%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%.

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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,451, according to federal data.

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 at (405) 377-3333 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

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

Meridian Technology Center is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition and public oversight compared with for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

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

You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accrediting bodies and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?365480.

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

The mix of trade-focused programs like welding, CNA, and construction suggests a hands-on, career-entry orientation, though specific scheduling or adult-learner support is not detailed in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Meridian Technology Center at (405) 377-3333 or through its website, https://www.meridiantech.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.

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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