Southwest Technology Center (SWTC) is a trade school serving the greater Atlus, OK area. They have a variety of full-time programs available to students as well as short-term and online programs available for those with busier schedules. SWTC’s mission is to serve individuals, businesses and industries through flexible, quality training, thus enhancing the economy and quality of life in their community.
A great feature of SWTC is that they have partnered with Western Oklahoma State University to help students receive college credit for the classes they take at SWTC. After finishing a program at SWTC, students can transfer their credits to Western Oklahoma State University and finish a degree.
For students look for a full-time program, SWTC provides a wide variety of choices. Here is a list of the full-time programs available at SWTC:
- Aviation & Aerospace Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Business & Computer Technology
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Electronics Technology
- Health Science Technology
- Mechatronics
- Pre & Practical Nursing
- Service Careers Technology
- Biomedical Sciences
Each program varies in length and tuition costs. To see detailed information on any of the above programs click here.
SWTC has a great adult education program as well. They have classes for adults to learn about everything from Facebook to Gardening. The adult education program also offers GED preparation courses and testing. If an adult is seeking admission into a full-time program they are required to take certain aptitude tests prior to admittance. SWTC also has a great ed2go program, featuring online classes for convenience.
For more information about SWTC or to submit an application, click here.
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southwest Technology Center by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (C)
Engineering Technology
- Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering (C)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Aircraft Mechanic (C)
- Auto Mechanic (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
Precision Production
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 81% | $1,327 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Southwest Technology Center may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in Oklahoma.
| Southwest Technology Center | Jackson County | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63.6% | - | 75.5% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 0.9% | - | 4.7% |
Other Technical Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwest Technology Center.
- Western Technology Center in Burns Flat, OK (48 miles away)
- Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK (58 miles away)
- Caddo Kiowa Technology Center in Fort Cobb, OK (61 miles away)
- Red River Technology Center in Duncan, OK (79 miles away)
- Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno, OK (98 miles away)