Southwest Technology Center
Public in Altus, OK. 5 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, carpentry, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 68 | $35,847 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $35,847 one year out, 15% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Vernon College (Vernon, TX), about 35 miles away
- Great Plains Technology Center (Lawton, OK), about 51 miles away
- Cameron University (Lawton, OK), about 52 miles away
- Eves College of Hairstyling (Lawton, OK), about 54 miles away
- Caddo Kiowa Technology Center (Fort Cobb, OK), about 59 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Carpentry: Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.