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Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Overview of Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is found in Shawnee, OK. Shawnee is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine, landscaping and horticulture, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Selectivity

Gordon Cooper Technology Center accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 787 in 2007 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gordon Cooper Technology Center
1 John C Bruton Blvd
Shawnee, OK 74804
General Phone: (405) 273-7493
http://www.gctech.org

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair121aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC
Medicine37health professions
Nursing And Emergency Medicine36licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Production Trades31machine shop assistant, welding
Construction Trades20electrician, masonry, carpentry, property management
Media14graphic communications courses
Family And Social Work13child care provider
Landscaping And Horticulture12applied horticulture
Computer Science And Engineering11computer networking
Office And Administration9office data entry, administrative assistant
Business And Management7accounting technology, electronic commerce
Engineering Technician4drafting

Number of programs and degrees for Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24821
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years672

Student Body

In 2007, Gordon Cooper Technology Center had a total enrollment of 787 students (361 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
American Indian17%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1851%
18-1925%
20-212%
22-243%
25-295%
30-343%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time94 %
Part-Time41 %

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Shawnee, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Gordon Cooper Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 996800)

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gordon Cooper Technology Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 3%Gordon Cooper Technology Center Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Gordon Cooper Technology Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Gordon Cooper Technology Center Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Gordon Cooper Technology Center Number of degree programs
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Gordon Cooper Technology Center % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Gordon Cooper Technology Center % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Gordon Cooper Technology Center % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in media
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Gordon Cooper Technology Center % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Offers part-time study

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