Great Plains Technology Center

www.greatplains.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$8,175

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

194

70.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

81.8%

198 Graduates

About

Great Plains Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Comanche County, OK. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Great Plains Technology Center were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 degrees awarded), Surgical Technologist (14 degrees), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (10 degrees).

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Plains Technology Center. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (87 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,175.

In 2021, 27% of undergraduate students attending Great Plains Technology Center received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$8,175

2021 Value

4.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Great Plains Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,175. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Great Plains Technology Center grew by 4.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Great Plains Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27% of undergraduate students at Great Plains Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.6% with respect to 2020, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Great Plains Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Great Plains Technology Center was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Great Plains Technology Center had a total enrollment of 194 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Great Plains Technology Center is 137 students and the part-time enrollment is 57. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Great Plains Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Great Plains Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.64% Asian, and 0.515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Great Plains Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.9%) and White Male (21.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Great Plains Technology Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 194 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Plains Technology Center is 137 and the part-time enrollment is 57.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Great Plains Technology Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Great Plains Technology Center was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Great Plains Technology Center had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Great Plains Technology Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
83 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
32 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Great Plains Technology Center is 42.8% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.64% Asian, and 0.515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 3 more women than men received degrees from Great Plains Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Great Plains Technology Center is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Great Plains Technology Center is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (63 degrees awarded), followed by Surgical Technologist (14 degrees) and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Great Plains Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), and Construction (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Plains Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,342,203 people), Medical & health services managers (151,339 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,341 people), Pharmacists (132,106 people), and Police officers (128,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Plains Technology Center in 2021 are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Construction (13 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (13 degrees), and Protective Services (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Plains Technology Center are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Great Plains Technology Center are Communication Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Construction (13 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (13 degrees), and Protective Services (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Plains Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,469,900 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,689 people), Elementary & secondary schools (264,213 people), Outpatient care centers (228,535 people), and Offices of physicians (196,942 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Great Plains Technology Center.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
63 degree-majors awarded
Surgical Technologist
14 degree-majors awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Great Plains Technology Center was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Great Plains Technology Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Great Plains Technology Center, which is 0.963 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Great Plains Technology Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Great Plains Technology Center in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Great Plains Technology Center in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 8 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 88% of students graduating from Great Plains Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Great Plains Technology Center is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Great Plains Technology Center is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
45 degrees awarded
White Male
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Plains Technology Center is white female (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (42 degrees).

Operations

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.29M - Federal
$478k - State
$55k - Local

As of 2021, Great Plains Technology Center received $1.29M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $478k from state grants and contracts, and $55k from local grants and contracts.