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Best Education Colleges in Oklahoma

36 accredited institutions in Oklahoma offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

36
Colleges
6,471
Graduates/yr
26
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Education Programs in Oklahoma

1
PublicMaster's
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant
1,752
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$6,600
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater
561
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$5,417
In-State Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman
552
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$5,070
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
429
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$7,284
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah
408
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$6,623
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicMaster's
East Central University
Ada
408
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$6,300
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford
381
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,969
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany
222
Graduates/yr
$28,000
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$18,260
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa
207
Graduates/yr
$3,681
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Cameron University
Lawton
138
Graduates/yr
$5,220
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Murray State College
Tishomingo
108
Graduates/yr
$4,830
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City
108
Graduates/yr
$3,025
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicBachelor's
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva
108
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$5,448
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
Langston University
Langston
105
Graduates/yr
$4,518
In-State Tuition
19%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Rogers State University
Claremore
99
Graduates/yr
$4,676
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami
93
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Carl Albert State College
Poteau
87
Graduates/yr
$3,000
In-State Tuition
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
87
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$30,340
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$16,729
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
84
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$32,500
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$17,554
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond
63
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$24,550
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$18,127
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha
57
Graduates/yr
56%
Acceptance
$6,630
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicAssociate's
Seminole State College
Seminole
54
Graduates/yr
$3,210
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
54
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$29,836
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$16,922
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicAssociate's
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee
51
Graduates/yr
$4,574
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Connors State College
Warner
36
Graduates/yr
$2,400
In-State Tuition
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26
PublicAssociate's
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa
36
Graduates/yr
$2,976
In-State Tuition
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27
PublicBachelor's
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell
33
Graduates/yr
$3,960
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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28
PublicAssociate's
Rose State College
Midwest City
30
Graduates/yr
$3,778
In-State Tuition
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
24
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$46,932
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$24,536
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville
24
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$29,698
Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
$24,459
Net Price <$30K
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31
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton
21
Graduates/yr
$3,463
In-State Tuition
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32
PublicAssociate's
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus
21
Graduates/yr
$2,996
In-State Tuition
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southwestern Christian University
Bethany
9
Graduates/yr
$16,323
Tuition
13%
Grad Rate
$15,910
Net Price <$30K
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bacone College
Muskogee
9
Graduates/yr
$12,000
Tuition
2%
Grad Rate
$16,560
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Randall University
Moore
6
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$12,060
Tuition
17%
Grad Rate
$18,207
Net Price <$30K
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36
PublicAssociate's
Redlands Community College
El Reno
6
Graduates/yr
$4,645
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has 36 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 6,471 graduates annually. Of these, 26 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oklahoma residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.