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Seminole State College

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

Medical assistant programs
40%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
$11,000median debt of graduates
$32,149median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$35,390median 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: 2701 Boren Blvd, Seminole, OK 74868 · Phone: (405) 382-9950 · 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.

Seminole State College is a public trade school in Seminole, Oklahoma offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Seminole State College has a 39.6% completion rate, below the state average of 69.1%; median graduate debt is $11,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,390, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Seminole State College; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 38.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Seminole State College Seminole State College: 39.6% 39.6% 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)
Medical assistants$31,880$38,750$45,630

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 8 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

Seminole State College is a public trade and career campus in Seminole, Oklahoma, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its medical assistant program specifically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA funding, grants, and loans. Its primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, which produced 8 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,086 students.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.6%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%. Graduates who borrow carry a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $35,390 annually. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Approximately 38.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.

This campus, located in a distant town setting, may suit students seeking a focused medical assistant credential rather than a broad associate degree pathway, though program length itself is not specified in the data provided. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate and confirm program length, schedule, and format directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review updated 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?

Seminole State College offers medical assistant programs, which is the school's primary trade program family, with 8 recorded completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its medical assistant program specifically is accredited by 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 students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and loans.

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

The completion rate is 39.6%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $11,000.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,390 per year.

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) 382-9950 or visit sscok.edu for current tuition figures.

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

Seminole State College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though specific cost figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm the schedule and duration of the medical assistant program.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review the school's federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207740.

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

The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the single focused medical assistant program and small completer count suggest a narrower offering; prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling options for working adults.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Seminole State College at (405) 382-9950 or through its website, sscok.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 in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across other medical assistant programs in the region.

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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