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Oklahoma City Community College

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

EMT & paramedic trainingMedical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsSurgical technologist programs
27%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
$10,388median debt of graduates
$33,947median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,146median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 · Phone: (405) 682-1611 · 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.

Oklahoma City Community College is a public trade and career school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma offering EMT & paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and auto mechanic training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Oklahoma City Community College has a 26.6% completion rate, below the state average of 69.1%, with median graduate debt of $10,388 and median earnings of $38,146 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Oklahoma City Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 25.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Oklahoma City Communi… Oklahoma City Communi…: 26.6% 26.6% 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)
Emergency medical technicians$27,840$34,170$37,430
Medical assistants$31,880$38,750$45,630
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,410$46,560$64,260
Surgical technologists$49,200$61,190$65,120

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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 95 $33,525 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 31 $29,483 $26,353 $11,368
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 21 $33,525 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 15 $29,483 $26,353 $11,368
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 12 $49,261 $42,961 $9,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 11 $29,483 $26,353 $11,368
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $29,483 $26,353 $11,368
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 2 $49,261 $42,961 $9,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 1 $29,483 $26,353 $11,368

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

Oklahoma City Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in a large-city setting. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with specialized programmatic accreditation for nursing and allied health from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and related bodies. The campus offers 10 program families, with the most completers found in EMT & paramedic training (128), medical assistant programs (68), and auto mechanic schools (15).

Federal data show a completion rate of 26.6%, which is below the state average of 69.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,388, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,146. About 25.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This community college setting, combined with short-format programs like EMT training and medical assistant certificates alongside longer associate-degree pathways, may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though program length details for individual tracks are not specified here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program specifics with the school before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Oklahoma City Community College offers 10 program families, with the most completers in EMT & paramedic training (128), medical assistant programs (68), and auto mechanic schools (15).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with programmatic accreditation for nursing and allied health fields from organizations including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

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

The completion rate is 26.6%, which is below the state average of 69.1%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $10,388, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,146, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at (405) 682-1611 or visit occc.edu for current tuition figures.

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

This is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition rates for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding support, compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for individual tracks like EMT training or medical assisting.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207449.

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

The mix of shorter certificate programs, such as EMT and medical assistant training, alongside longer associate degree options may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, such as EMT or paramedic certification, apply to specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Oklahoma City Community College at (405) 682-1611 or visit https://www.occc.edu/ for application information.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207449 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Oklahoma City, OK

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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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