2023 Best Value Schools in Oklahoma
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value programs for students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Schools in Oklahoma
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Our analysis found Tulsa Community College to be the best value school for students in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,823 degrees to qualified students.
Tulsa Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,049 in student loans.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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. This fairly large public school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 2,158 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OCCC are $9,810 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, OCCC graduates make an average of $34,940 annually.
OCCC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Schools in Oklahoma list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rose State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school awarded 926 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RSC are $11,131 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,545 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, RSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,105 during the early year of their career.
RSC also claimed a spot on our Best Schools in Oklahoma list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Out of the 29 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Connors State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Warner, Oklahoma, and it awarded 478 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSC are $7,562 per year. On average, students take out $15,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,867 during the early year of their career.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. OSU-OKC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 917 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OSU-OKC are $10,908 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,719 in student loans.After graduating from OSU-OKC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,026 during the early years of their career.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a small public school located in Miami, Oklahoma that handed out 435 degrees in 2020-2021.
NEO A&M College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,063 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $18,281 in loans while pursuing 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.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 683 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
OSU Institute of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $11,384 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,360 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $256. During the early years of their career, OSU Institute of Technology graduates make an average of $47,948 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OSU Institute of Technology is ranked #5 for overall quality in Oklahoma.
Carl Albert State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. Carl Albert State College is a small public school located in Poteau, Oklahoma that handed out 395 degrees in 2020-2021.
Carl Albert State College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,942 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,182 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Carl Albert State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,629 during the early year of their career.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. Durant, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,625 students in 2020-2021.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,870 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,420 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,234 during the early years of their career.
Northeastern State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,935 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NSU are $15,755 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NSU graduates make an average of $41,444 annually.
East Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #11 on the list. ECU is located in Ada, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 847 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECU are $16,555 per year. On average, students take out $22,763 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from ECU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,464 during the early years of their career.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. NWOSU is a small public school situated in Alva, Oklahoma. It awarded 406 degrees in 2020-2021.
NWOSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,001 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,625 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NWOSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,757 during the early year of their career.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 6,403 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU are $24,764 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $339, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from OSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,215 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OSU is ranked #1 for overall quality in Oklahoma.
University of Central Oklahoma came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in Oklahoma ranking. University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in Edmond, Oklahoma that handed out 3,015 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCO are $18,917 per year. On average, students take out $25,293 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $173, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCO graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,113 during the early year of their career.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 369 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
OPSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,234 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,002 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, OPSU graduates make an average of $39,249 annually.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #16 on the list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,438 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma are $25,116 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,983 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $471. During the early years of their career, University of Oklahoma graduates make an average of $50,499 annually.
University of Oklahoma did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Schools in Oklahoma list.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 1,286 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,023 per year. On average, students take out $21,611 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SWOSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,852 during the early year of their career.
Cameron University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 716 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cameron University are $15,870 per year. On average, students take out $25,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Cameron University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,636 during the early year of their career.
Langston University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Langston, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 360 degrees in 2020-2021.
Langston University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,889 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $33,768 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Langston University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,909 during the early year of their career.
Rogers State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #20 on the list. RSU is a public institution located in Claremore, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 622 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at RSU are $15,960 a year. On average, students take out $25,765 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, RSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,722 during the early year of their career.
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #21 on the list. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a very small public school located in Chickasha, Oklahoma that handed out 144 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USAO are $19,620 per year. On average, students take out $21,362 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, USAO graduates make an average of $26,795 annually.
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Oklahoma Christian University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Schools in Oklahoma list. OC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 515 degrees in 2020-2021.
OC undergraduate students pay an average of $25,090 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,467 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, OC graduates make an average of $51,492 annually.
Southern Nazarene University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Southern Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bethany, Oklahoma that handed out 662 degrees in 2020-2021.
SNU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,000 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $28,470 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SNU graduates make an average of $49,687 annually.
Oklahoma City University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 826 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OCU are $32,744 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $27,472 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 $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.
Mid-America Christian University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in Oklahoma ranking. MACU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 487 degrees in 2020-2021.
MACU undergraduate students pay an average of $18,838 in tuition and fees each year. 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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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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