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Education Schools in Oklahoma

3,293 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Oklahoma

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,374
Bachelor’s Degree 1,174
Associate Degree 423
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 66
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 66
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 19.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Oklahoma

There are 93,300 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Oklahoma

Education grads earn an average of $51,870 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oklahoma that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

485 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,607 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,707 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

389 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at OSU.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,339. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $35,563. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

A typical student attending SWOSU will pay a net price of $13,202. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,123 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. Graduates earn an average $35,594 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $10,496.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,069 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,911 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. This public school has an average net price of $8,421. 59% of the teachers are full time.

Education Careers in OK

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $40,750
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $30,130
Business Professors 13% $56,590
Special Education Teachers 13% $36,270
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $34,990
Preschool Education Administrators 12% $37,540
Preschool Teachers 11% $27,440
Interpreters and Translators 11% $30,200
Coaches and Scouts 11% $31,470
Biological Science Professors 10% $70,100
Geography Professors 10% $54,250
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 10% $42,340
Librarians 9% $43,610
Teachers 8% $0
Psychology Professors 8% $56,820
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $44,770
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $70,390
Economics Professors 8% $0
Teacher Assistants 8% $18,580
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $38,190
Elementary School Teachers 7% $38,620
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,810
Middle School Teachers 7% $39,950
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $54,660
Special Education Professors 7% $43,560
Social Sciences Professors 7% $39,640
History Professors 7% $62,010
Instructional Coordinators 7% $53,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,790
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $76,910
Multimedia Collections Specialists 6% $37,970
Home Economics Professors 6% $65,490
Education Professors 6% $51,090
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $47,500
Vocational Education Professors 5% $54,270
Postsecondary Education Administrators 5% $81,270
Sociology Professors 4% $61,800
Technical Education Teachers 4% $38,700
Political Science Professors 4% $66,270
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $55,240
Education, Training, and Library Workers 4% $38,970
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 3% $45,590
Education Administrators 3% $71,740
High School Teachers 3% $41,280
Agricultural Sciences Professors 3% $83,280
Computer Science Professors 3% $63,780
Social Scientists 0% $71,410
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Psychology 1,792
Social Sciences 1,373
Communication & Journalism 1,106
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 584
History 242
Library Science 110
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 94

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