Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public two-year institution located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in a distant town setting. The school serves a substantial student body with a total enrollment of 959 students (IPEDS 2023). Gordon Cooper Technology Center holds a quality score of 67 out of 100 and reports a completion rate of 79% and a retention rate of 83% (IPEDS 2023).

The school offers a broad range of certificate programs spanning automotive, healthcare, skilled trades, and technology fields. Key programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic), Cosmetology, Computer Installation and Repair Technology, Carpentry, HVAC/R Maintenance Technology, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology. All programs lead to one-to-two-year certificates.

As a public technology center, Gordon Cooper serves the Shawnee area and broader Pottawatomie County, providing affordable vocational training across nine distinct career pathways for students seeking direct entry into the skilled workforce.