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Chisholm Trail Technology Center

Omega, Oklahoma · Public technical college

CNA classesWelding schoolsCosmetology schoolsLPN / LVN programsPhlebotomy classesMedical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsEsthetician schools
71%completion rate · Oklahoma avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$29,000median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,170median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (Accredited)
Address: 283 State Highway 33, Omega, OK 73764 · Phone: (405) 729-8324 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is a public trade school in Omega, Oklahoma offering CNA classes, welding, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education.

Chisholm Trail Technology Center has a 70.6% completion rate, near the state average of 69.1%, and median graduate earnings of $27,170 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt figures are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Chisholm Trail Technology Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, with 7.7% of students receiving Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Chisholm Trail Techno… Chisholm Trail Techno…: 70.6% 70.6% Oklahoma average Oklahoma average: 69.1% 69.1% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$29,630$35,930$38,250
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$37,860$49,720$60,790
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$18,980$29,650$44,260
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$45,440$58,320$62,060
Phlebotomists$33,570$39,030$46,570
Medical assistants$31,880$38,750$45,630
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,410$46,560$64,260
Skincare specialists$22,140$37,340$52,420

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is a public trade and career training campus in Omega, Oklahoma, located in a remote rural area. It is accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. Across its eight program families, the campus's most-completed programs are CNA classes, welding schools, and cosmetology schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 70.6%, which is near the state average of 69.1% for similar programs. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $27,170. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 7.7% of students receive Pell Grants, a relatively small share compared to many career schools.

This campus appears to serve students seeking short, hands-on training programs in fields like nursing assistance, welding, and cosmetology rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. It may suit career changers looking for direct-entry vocational training, though program lengths themselves are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current program details, tuition, and accreditation status directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Chisholm Trail Technology Center offers 8 program families, with the most completions in CNA classes, welding schools, and cosmetology schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 7.7% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 70.6%, which is near the Oklahoma state average of 69.1% for similar programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (405) 729-8324 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,170, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (405) 729-8324 or visit https://www.cttc.edu/ for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Chisholm Trail Technology Center is a public school, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state-based career and technology funding.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific tracks like CNA or welding.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?375656.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers short, hands-on program families such as CNA classes, welding, and cosmetology, which may suit adults seeking direct-entry vocational training, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Chisholm Trail Technology Center at (405) 729-8324 or visit their website at https://www.cttc.edu/ for application details.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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