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Great Plains Technology Center

Overview of Great Plains Technology Center

Great Plains Technology Center is located in a small city, in Lawton, OK. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Great Plains Technology Center top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.

Great Plains Technology Center Selectivity

Great Plains Technology Center maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

Great Plains Technology Center offers classes to 360 students (244 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Great Plains Technology Center

Great Plains Technology Center
4500 W Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-8399
General Phone: (580) 355-6371
http://www.gptech.org

Great Plains Technology Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine58licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair51automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair
Medical Support And Technology44surgical tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech
Business And Management42business and related services
Production Trades17welding
Construction Trades16electrician, carpentry, property management
Cooking And Culinary Arts14chef training
Engineering Technician13drafting
Computer Science And Engineering11computer networking
Medical Administration11medical records tech
Media8printing equipment operation
Security And Law Enforcement6criminal justice and administration

Number of programs and degrees for Great Plains Technology Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years21016
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years585
Award of less than 1 academic year231

Student Body

In 2007, Great Plains Technology Center had a total enrollment of 360 students (244 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White58%
Black22%
Hispanic10%
Asian3%
American Indian6%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1936%
20-217%
22-249%
25-2914%
30-3411%
35-396%
40-495%
50-642%

Great Plains Technology Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time83 %
Part-Time84 %

Great Plains Technology Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lawton, 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.

Great Plains Technology Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Great Plains Technology Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1071700)

Great Plains Technology Center Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

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

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Great Plains Technology Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Great Plains Technology Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Great Plains Technology Center Number of degree programs
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Great Plains Technology Center Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Great Plains Technology Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study

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