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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 100 Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK 73096 · Phone: (580) 772-6611 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public trade/career school in Weatherford, OK offering medical assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the state average completion rate is 69.1% while this campus's rate is not reported, median graduate debt is $15,954, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,744.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southwestern Oklahoma State University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,880 | $38,750 | $45,630 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $49,920 | $74,160 | $83,070 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $43,794 | not reported | $11,090 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $45,610 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $43,794 | not reported | $11,090 |
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
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, in a remote-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Among its many accreditors is the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized bodies covering nursing, pharmacy, teacher education, and radiologic technology. Within its trade and career training offerings, the two leading program families are medical assistant programs, with 27 completers, and radiology and sonography programs, with 10 completers, out of 37 total trade completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 69.1%, though how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $15,954. Median earnings 10 years after entry were $45,744. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, with total undergraduate enrollment of 3,514, may suit students pursuing medical assistant or radiology/sonography training within a larger public university setting rather than a standalone trade school. Specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants considering a career change should contact the school directly to confirm whether programs fit part-time or accelerated study. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures independently, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers medical assistant programs (27 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (10 completers), among 3 total programs tracked. These fall under the medical-assistant-programs and radiology-tech-programs families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school holds accredited status. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Higher Learning Commission, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 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, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 38.9% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 69.1%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $15,954, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $45,744, per 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 (580) 772-6611 or via https://www.swosu.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means state subsidies help lower tuition compared to private institutions, though actual costs are not reported here. Public status can also affect financial aid eligibility and institutional oversight.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for medical assistant or radiology/sonography training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors, such as the Higher Learning Commission, and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207865.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from available data. Contact the school to ask about scheduling and format for its medical assistant and radiology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southwestern Oklahoma State University at (580) 772-6611 or through its website, https://www.swosu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparisons to other nearby schools are not reported for this campus in federal data. The College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207865 allows side-by-side comparisons with other institutions.
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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.