2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Oklahoma
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Oklahoma? This list ranks 98 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 58 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oklahoma
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Oklahoma State University Main Campus, our #1 Science & Tech school in Oklahoma. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Oklahoma. Based in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
You'll be in good company at Oklahoma City Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,059, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Graduates carry a median of $13,919 in student loans. Get the full Oklahoma City Community College report
You'll be in good company at University Of Tulsa, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Tulsa, OK, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Tulsa graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $49,546. University Of Tulsa Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,638 in debt. See the full University Of Tulsa profile
You'll be in good company at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee, which ranked #5 this year. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public school based in Okmulgee, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Read more about Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee
Rose State College placed #6 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Located in Midwest City, OK, Rose State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, while out-of-state students pay about $11,407. Rose State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $13,451 in debt. Read more about Rose State College
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #7 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. University Of Central Oklahoma is a public school based in Edmond, OK. About 37% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,321 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on University Of Central Oklahoma
Southern Nazarene University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southern Nazarene University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,190. Students borrow a median of $29,684 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Southern Nazarene University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Alva, OK. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,970, compared with $11,664 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,438. See the full Northwestern Oklahoma State University profile
Oklahoma City University landed the #10 spot in Oklahoma this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Oklahoma City, OK. Oklahoma City University graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,754. Students borrow a median of $27,248 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a public school based in Oklahoma City, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,779, while out-of-state students pay about $9,564. The median Science & Tech program debt is $18,726. Read more about Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $20,795. More on Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Tulsa Community College landed the #13 spot in Oklahoma this year. Set in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,789 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Tulsa Community College
Oklahoma Panhandle State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public school based in Goodwell, OK. Oklahoma Panhandle State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,092, while out-of-state students pay about $8,675. Graduates carry a median of $24,249 in student loans. Read the full report on Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Oklahoma Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Students from in state pay about $27,180 in tuition and fees. Oklahoma Christian University Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,721 in debt. See the full Oklahoma Christian University profile
Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #16 spot in Oklahoma this year. This public school is set in Durant, OK. About 32% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $18,660. More on Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Northeastern State University landed the #17 spot in Oklahoma this year. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. About 35% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,465. See the full Northeastern State University profile
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Miami, OK, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,213, with out-of-state students paying around $11,363. Graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. Get the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College report
Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. Oklahoma Baptist University graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $35,570. Graduates carry a median of $23,425 in student loans. More on Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bartlesville, OK. Oklahoma Wesleyan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 26%. Students from in state pay about $33,550 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $30,970. See the full Oklahoma Wesleyan University profile
East Central University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. East Central University posts a six-year graduation rate of 34%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,032, compared with $17,842 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,840 in student loans. Read more about East Central University
Mid America Christian University placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, Mid America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,294. Mid America Christian University Science & Tech students take on a median of $37,852 in debt. Get the full Mid America Christian University report
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma did well this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Chickasha, OK, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,000, while out-of-state students pay about $20,190. Read more about University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
Rogers State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. Rogers State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 31%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Graduates carry a median of $22,936 in student loans. Read the full report on Rogers State University
Oral Roberts University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. More on Oral Roberts University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oklahoma
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Connors State College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Warner, OK, Connors State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $7,530. Connors State College Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,071 in debt. More on Connors State College
Cameron University landed the #27 spot in Oklahoma this year. This public school is set in Lawton, OK. Cameron University posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,095, compared with $16,515 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $23,967. See the full Cameron University profile
Langston University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Langston, OK, Langston University is a public institution. Langston University graduates 32% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,863, with out-of-state students paying around $14,616. Graduates carry a median of $30,017 in student loans. See the full Langston University profile
Carl Albert State College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Poteau, OK, Carl Albert State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, compared with $8,708 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $10,583. See the full Carl Albert State College profile
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester landed the #30 spot in Oklahoma this year. Read the full report on Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester
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Northern Oklahoma College landed the #32 spot in Oklahoma this year. See the full Northern Oklahoma College profile
Central Technology Center landed the #33 spot in Oklahoma this year. More on Central Technology Center
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Great Plains Technology Center ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Great Plains Technology Center
Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa report
Mid Del Technology Center placed #37 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Mid Del Technology Center
Southwest Technology Center did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Southwest Technology Center profile
Jenks Beauty College did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Jenks Beauty College
Wes Watkins Technology Center placed #40 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Get the full Wes Watkins Technology Center report
Mid America Technology Center came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mid America Technology Center report
Pioneer Technology Center did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Pioneer Technology Center profile
Woodward Beauty College placed #43 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. More on Woodward Beauty College
Oklahoma Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Oklahoma Technical College report
Yukon Beauty College Inc landed the #45 spot in Oklahoma this year. More on Yukon Beauty College Inc
Community Care College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Community Care College
Redlands Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Redlands Community College
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Get the full Western Oklahoma State College report
Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa report
Murray State College placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Murray State College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 58 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 98 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).