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Oklahoma Technical College

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsHVAC schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsWelding schools
73%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
$8,898median debt of graduates
$26,891median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$28,954median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,433annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 4444 South Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74145 · Phone: (918) 610-0027 · 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 Technical College is a private non-profit trade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering auto mechanic, HVAC, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.

Oklahoma Technical College has a 72.5% completion rate, near the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, with median graduate debt of $8,898 and median earnings of $28,954 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Oklahoma Technical College is $32,433, and federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, where 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Oklahoma Technical Co… Oklahoma Technical Co…: 72.5% 72.5% 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)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,410$46,560$64,260
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,050$57,560$72,110
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$37,250$55,340$62,580
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$37,860$49,720$60,790

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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 38 $27,513 $32,315 $13,125
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 34 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 28 $27,513 $32,315 $13,125
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $33,916 $22,891 $12,370
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 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

Oklahoma Technical College is a private non-profit trade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this campus. Its top programs are auto mechanic, HVAC, and diesel mechanic training, alongside welding, drawing across roughly 5 program families and 127 recent trade completers among 128 total undergraduates.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.5%, which is near the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $8,898. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,954. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,433, and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on, short-cycle training in mechanical and technical trades rather than long academic degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the program mix and setting described here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Oklahoma Technical College offers auto mechanic, HVAC, diesel mechanic, and welding programs, among about 5 program families total.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

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 and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 72.5%, which is near the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $8,898, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,954.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported cost of attendance is $32,433 per year.

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

This is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional mission compared to for-profit or public schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (918) 610-0027 or via its website for details.

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

You can verify accreditation through ABHES and ACCSC, and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?469629.

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

Fit for career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the mix of mechanical and technical trade programs may suit hands-on learners, but specifics should be confirmed with the school.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Oklahoma Technical College at (918) 610-0027 or through its website at https://www.oklahomatechnicalcollege.com/.

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; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Tulsa, OK

See all trade and career schools in Oklahoma or search by ZIP code.

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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