Is Central Oklahoma College public or private?

It is a private for-profit school.

What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies, Allied Health Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic/Treatment, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers associate degrees in Cosmetology, Allied Health Diagnostic/Treatment, and Practical Nursing.

How much do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?

Median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services certificate are reported at $18,245.

How many students finish their studies there?

The reported completion rate is 59.2%.

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Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 477 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

not reported

Completion rate

59.2%

Median debt at completion

$7,883

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$21,213

About

Central Oklahoma College is a private for-profit school in Oklahoma City that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking training in cosmetology, electrical technologies, medical assisting, and practical nursing. The school reports a completion rate of 59.2% and a median student debt of $7,883 at graduation.

What to know

Sixty-eight point three percent of students received Pell Grants, which suggests financial need is common among the student body. Typical earnings ten years after entry are reported at $21,213, while median debt at completion is $7,883. You should weigh the reported fifty-nine point two percent completion rate against the cost before investing your money.

Reported median earnings are 43% below the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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68.3% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Medical Assisting programs in Oklahoma.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,245
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	associate degree	not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is Central Oklahoma College public or private?: It is a private for-profit school.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies, Allied Health Medical Assisting, Allied Health Diagnostic/Treatment, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers associate degrees in Cosmetology, Allied Health Diagnostic/Treatment, and Practical Nursing.
How much do graduates of the Cosmetology program typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services certificate are reported at $18,245.
How many students finish their studies there?: The reported completion rate is 59.2%.
What share of students receive Pell Grants?: Sixty-eight point three percent of students received Pell Grants.

Other options in Oklahoma

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Pontotoc Technology Center	Ada	$3,164	82.4%	$40,955
Carl Albert State College	Poteau	$14,607	48.5%	$34,117
Connors State College	Warner	$10,199	22.6%	$38,469
Eastern Oklahoma State College	Wilburton	$10,830	23.9%	$38,658
Murray State College	Tishomingo	$12,844	33.4%	$36,545
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College	Miami	$11,001	27.6%	$38,337

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 206932. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.