Best Trade Schools in Midwest City, Oklahoma

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Compare Trade Schools Near Midwest City, Oklahoma

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, OK 7.0 miles away BOC Score 88.7
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  • 1105 Stonewall Avenue, Ste 221 Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1221
  • (405) 271-2332
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 282
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $73,280 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

Choctaw, OK 7.1 miles away BOC Score 78.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 88.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 674
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,311 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 9.7 miles away BOC Score 61.3
Tuition $35,648 - $47,247
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 77.0%
  • Graduation rate: 64.6%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 50
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $64,450 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Mid-Del Technology Center

Midwest City, OK 1.8 miles away BOC Score 54.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 67.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 272
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,475 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 10.6 miles away BOC Score 46.7
Tuition $27,180 - $39,106
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 96.5%
  • Graduation rate: 55.3%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 45
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $67,575 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK 7.6 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 35.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1075
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,829 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 2.8 miles away BOC Score 31.2
Tuition $5,030 - $18,655
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 20.0%
  • Programs offered: 20
  • Annual completions: 223
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,127 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Oklahoma.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
178.8Contact school for pricing$56,31189%7 mi
254.7Contact school for pricing$32,47568%2 mi
3Not ratedContact school for pricing$24,177Not reported11 mi
445.5Contact school for pricing$47,82936%8 mi
531.2$5,030 - $18,655$53,12720%Yes*3 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Oklahoma are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Oklahoma is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Annual Wage by Trade - Oklahoma City, OK's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Oklahoma City, OK, BLS OEWS May 2025Radiologic technologists $78750; Phlebotomy technicians $44890; Medical assistants $39810; Nursing assistants $36560; Patient care technicians $36560.Radiologic technologists$78,750Phlebotomy technicians$44,890Medical assistants$39,810Nursing assistants$36,560Patient care technicians$36,560
Trades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in Oklahoma City, OK
TradeMedian annual wage
Radiologic technologists$78,750
Phlebotomy technicians$44,890
Medical assistants$39,810
Nursing assistants$36,560
Patient care technicians$36,560
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Midwest City, Oklahoma
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Midwest City, Oklahoma (College Scorecard)Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center $56311; Rose State College $53127; Metro Technology Centers $47829; Mid-Del Technology Center $32475; Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Oklahoma $24177.Eastern Oklahoma County Tech...$56,311Rose State College$53,127Metro Technology Centers$47,829Mid-Del Technology Center$32,475Wade Gordon Hairdressing Aca...$24,177
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Midwest City, Oklahoma
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center$56,311
Rose State College$53,127
Metro Technology Centers$47,829
Mid-Del Technology Center$32,475
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Oklahoma$24,177

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Midwest City

Among the Oklahoma City, OK area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $36,560 to $78,750 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Published tuition across the trade-relevant schools serving Midwest City ranges from $5,030 to $18,655 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical medical assistant training runs 9-12 months (certificate or diploma) (TradeCareerPath program data).

Trade Schools in Nearby Cities

Oklahoma Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Flooring Installer9.5%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.


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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)