2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Oklahoma
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Oklahoma? This list ranks 98 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 29 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oklahoma
Explore the best-value schools below:
Tulsa Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Science & Tech degree schools in Oklahoma. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,746 ten years after entry. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Tulsa Community College
A rank of #2 makes Oklahoma City Community College one of the best values in Oklahoma. 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. Oklahoma City Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,146 a decade after entry. Set against $13,919 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Oklahoma City Community College report
Rose State College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Science & Tech ranking 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,555 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt. Read more about Rose State College
Out of the 29 schools in Oklahoma in this year's value ranking, Connors State College landed the #4 spot. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,469. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Connors State College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earned it the #5 place in Oklahoma. 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. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City alumni report median earnings of $41,307 a decade after entry. Set against $18,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,337. Set against $15,568 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College report
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. 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. Median earnings reach $45,634 ten years out. Set against $13,356 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee
Carl Albert State College offered strong value this year, earning the #8 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. Carl Albert State College alumni report median earnings of $34,117 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Carl Albert State College profile
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Durant, OK. 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. Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumni report median earnings of $45,079 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,660 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%. More on Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Northeastern State University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Tahlequah, OK. 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. Median earnings reach $45,379 ten years out. Set against $23,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants. See the full Northeastern State University profile
East Central University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in Ada, OK, East Central University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,962. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Central University has an acceptance rate of 58%. Read more about East Central University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #12 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Alva, OK. 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. Median earnings reach $44,358 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%. See the full Northwestern Oklahoma State University profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for value in Oklahoma this year. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,413 ten years after entry. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #14 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. University Of Central Oklahoma is a public school based in Edmond, OK. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,351. That is a strong return on a $23,321 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma Panhandle State University placed #15 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public school based in Goodwell, OK. 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. Median earnings reach $44,933 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,249 median debt. Read the full report on Oklahoma Panhandle State University
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,126. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus has an acceptance rate of 77%. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,744 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,795 median debt. More on Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Cameron University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Lawton, OK. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,118 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,967 median debt. See the full Cameron University profile
Langston University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Langston, OK, Langston University is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $33,261 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $30,017 median debt. See the full Langston University profile
Rogers State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Set in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $43,166 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Rogers State University
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Set in Chickasha, OK, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,000, while out-of-state students pay about $20,190. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,913. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Christian University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Oklahoma Christian University alumni report median earnings of $49,203 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,721 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. See the full Oklahoma Christian University profile
Southern Nazarene University placed #23 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Located in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,190. Students borrow a median of $29,684 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Southern Nazarene University alumni report median earnings of $54,951 a decade after entry. Set against $29,684 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Southern Nazarene University
Oklahoma City University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Oklahoma City, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,754. Students borrow a median of $27,248 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,655. That is a strong return on a $27,248 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read the full report on Oklahoma City University
Mid America Christian University landed the #25 spot for value in Oklahoma this year. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, Mid America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Mid America Christian University alumni report median earnings of $46,116 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $37,852 median debt. Mid America Christian University has an acceptance rate of 92%. Get the full Mid America Christian University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oklahoma
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bartlesville, OK. Students from in state pay about $33,550 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $30,970. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,841. Set against $30,970 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%. See the full Oklahoma Wesleyan University profile
Oklahoma Baptist University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Oklahoma Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Shawnee, OK. In-state tuition and fees average $35,570. Graduates carry a median of $23,425 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,434. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. More on Oklahoma Baptist University
Oral Roberts University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tulsa, OK. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. Median earnings reach $46,885 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%. More on Oral Roberts University
University Of Tulsa came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tulsa, OK, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,546. University Of Tulsa Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,638 in debt. University Of Tulsa alumni report median earnings of $61,408 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Tulsa has an acceptance rate of 62%. See the full University Of Tulsa profile
Platt College Tulsa placed #30 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. More on Platt College Tulsa
Western Oklahoma State College placed #31 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Get the full Western Oklahoma State College report
Southwest Technology Center came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Southwest Technology Center profile
Redlands Community College placed #33 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Redlands Community College
Eastern Oklahoma State College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Eastern Oklahoma State College
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Tulsa Technology Center offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Tulsa Technology Center report
Moore Norman Technology Center landed the #37 spot for value in Oklahoma this year. Read the full report on Moore Norman Technology Center
Community Care College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Community Care College
Northwest Technology Center Alva placed #39 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Northwest Technology Center Alva
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center placed #40 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. See the full Caddo Kiowa Technology Center profile
Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa report
Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Tulsa Welding School Tulsa Campus
Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester
Pontotoc Technology Center placed #45 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Get the full Pontotoc Technology Center report
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology placed #46 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read the full report on Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy Oklahoma placed #47 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy Oklahoma
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Mid Del Technology Center landed the #49 spot for value in Oklahoma this year. Read more about Mid Del Technology Center
Bacone College
Bacone College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. See the full Bacone College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 29 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).
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