The main campus of Metro Technology Centers is in Oklahoma City, OK (a large city). The school is a public school. Metro Technology Centers offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Metro Technology Centers students most commonly major in a field related to mechanics and repair.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, Metro Technology Centers had 913 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Metro Technology Centers prepares individuals
for successful employment in a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Metro Technology Centers
1900 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5240
General Phone: (405) 424-8324
http://www.metrotech.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 216 | avionics maintenance, HVAC, computer repair, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 47 | cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Business and Management | 21 | accounting |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 17 | carpentry, electrician |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 16 | chef training |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Metro Technology Centers in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 191 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 153 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 130 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Metro Technology Centers had a total enrollment of 913 students (1,419 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oklahoma City, 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:
Metro Technology Centers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 533900)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metro Technology Centers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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