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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 Certificate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, landscaping and horticulture, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 787 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
1 John C Bruton Blvd
Shawnee, OK 74804
General Phone: (405) 273-7493
http://www.gctech.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 125 | aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 47 | property management, masonry, electrician, carpentry |
| Medicine | 29 | health professions |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 26 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Production Trades | 25 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Business and Management | 13 | electronic commerce, accounting technology |
| Media | 11 | graphic communications courses |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer networking |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 231 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 76 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Gordon Cooper Technology Center had a total enrollment of 787 students (578 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 15% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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.
Financial Aid:
Gordon Cooper Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 996800)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gordon Cooper Technology Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
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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