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2023 Best Schools in Oklahoma

29 Schools Ranked
$40,186 Average Earnings
$21,091 Avg Student Debt

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 29 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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Top Schools in Oklahoma

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$47,215 Average Earnings
$23,108 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University - Main Campus the best school in Oklahoma for students working on their degree.

Degree recipients from OSU accumulate an average of $23,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $339 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OSU graduates make an average of $47,215 annually.

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$50,499 Average Earnings
$23,983 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 29 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from University of Oklahoma accumulate an average of $23,983 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $471 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Oklahoma graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,499 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$34,940 Average Earnings
$14,664 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma City Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

Degree recipients from OCCC accumulate an average of $14,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from OCCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,940 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
$56,947 Average Earnings
$24,962 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Tulsa. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

On average, students take out $24,962 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, University of Tulsa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,947 during the early year of their career.

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$47,948 Average Earnings
$16,360 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Oklahoma.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,360 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $256, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OSU Institute of Technology graduates make an average of $47,948 annually.

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#6

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
$43,105 Average Earnings
$15,545 Avg Student Debt

Rose State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oklahoma ranking.

On average, students take out $15,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, RSC graduates make an average of $43,105 annually.

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#7

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
$39,113 Average Earnings
$25,293 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,293 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $173 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UCO, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,113 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
$49,687 Average Earnings
$28,470 Avg Student Debt

Southern Nazarene University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

Degree recipients from SNU accumulate an average of $28,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SNU graduates make an average of $49,687 annually.

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$38,757 Average Earnings
$21,625 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,625 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NWOSU graduates make an average of $38,757 annually.

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#10

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$51,986 Average Earnings
$27,472 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma City University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #10 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,472 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $721 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, OCU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,986 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$42,026 Average Earnings
$20,719 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,719 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OSU-OKC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,026 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
$45,852 Average Earnings
$21,611 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oklahoma ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,611 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SWOSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,852 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
$35,249 Average Earnings
$20,049 Avg Student Debt

Tulsa Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

On average, students take out $20,049 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Tulsa Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,249 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, Oklahoma
$39,249 Average Earnings
$21,002 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

On average, students take out $21,002 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, OPSU graduates make an average of $39,249 annually.

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#15

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
$51,492 Average Earnings
$23,467 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #15 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,467 in student loans.After graduating from OC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,492 during the early years of their career.

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$43,234 Average Earnings
$23,420 Avg Student Debt

Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,420 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates make an average of $43,234 annually.

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#17

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
$41,444 Average Earnings
$25,435 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oklahoma ranking.

Degree recipients from NSU accumulate an average of $25,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from NSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,444 during the early years of their career.

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$43,864 Average Earnings
$18,281 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

Degree recipients from NEO A&M College accumulate an average of $18,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NEO A&M College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,864 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma
$36,429 Average Earnings
$20,135 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

Degree recipients from OBU accumulate an average of $20,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, OBU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,429 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma
$53,634 Average Earnings
$34,150 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Wesleyan University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

Degree recipients from OKWU or OWU accumulate an average of $34,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $546 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, OKWU or OWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,634 during the early year of their career.

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#21

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
$37,464 Average Earnings
$22,763 Avg Student Debt

East Central University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oklahoma ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,763 in student loans. During the early years of their career, ECU graduates make an average of $37,464 annually.

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#22

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$39,960 Average Earnings
$37,758 Avg Student Debt

Mid-America Christian University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,758 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MACU graduates make an average of $39,960 annually.

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$26,795 Average Earnings
$21,362 Avg Student Debt

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #23 on the list.

Degree recipients from USAO accumulate an average of $21,362 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from USAO, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $26,795 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Report

#24

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
$38,722 Average Earnings
$25,765 Avg Student Debt

Rogers State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Schools in Oklahoma list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,765 in student loans. During the early years of their career, RSU graduates make an average of $38,722 annually.

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#25

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
$38,338 Average Earnings
$25,993 Avg Student Debt

Oral Roberts University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,993 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $321. Once they receive their degree, ORU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,338 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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