Central Technology Center

Central Technology Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Drumright, Oklahoma, in a rural setting. The center enrolls 1,580 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 93% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 17% (IPEDS 2023).

The center offers an extensive catalog of one-to-two-year certificate programs. Trades and construction programs include Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Welding Technology/Welder, Building/Property Maintenance, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Design and media programs include Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. Cosmetology programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Healthcare programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, and Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician.

Located in Creek County in central Oklahoma, Central Technology Center draws students from a predominantly rural area between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The center's high completion rate and diverse program mix position it as a key workforce development resource for students pursuing short-term career credentials across trades, healthcare, design, and cosmetology.