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2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

15 Schools Ranked
$21,680 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,091 Avg Student Debt*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value programs for teaching 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.

Top Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma

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485 Total Awards
$15,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Southeastern Oklahoma State University the best value school in Oklahoma for teaching students working on their degree. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 485 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $15,870 per year. On average, students take out $23,420 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates make an average of $43,234 annually.

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#2

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
299 Total Awards
$15,755 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 15 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 299 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $15,755 per year. On average, students take out $25,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,444 during the early year of their career.

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#3

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
142 Total Awards
$16,555 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at East Central University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in Oklahoma. Located in Ada, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 142 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECU are $16,555 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, ECU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,464 during the early year of their career.

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66 Total Awards
$15,001 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in Oklahoma. NWOSU is a public institution located in Alva, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 66 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. During the early years of their career, NWOSU graduates make an average of $38,757 annually.

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396 Total Awards
$24,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 15 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school handed out 396 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OSU are $24,764 a year. On average, students take out $23,108 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $339. Once they receive their degree, OSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,215 during the early year of their career.

OSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#6

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
333 Total Awards
$18,917 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Oklahoma ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list. This fairly large public school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 333 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UCO are $18,917 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,293 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $173.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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356 Total Awards
$25,116 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the large public school awarded 356 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma are $25,116 per year. On average, students take out $23,983 in loans while pursuing 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. During the early years of their career, University of Oklahoma graduates make an average of $50,499 annually.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, University of Oklahoma is ranked #5 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

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#8

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
196 Total Awards
$15,023 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 196 students in 2020-2021.

SWOSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,023 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $21,611 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SWOSU graduates make an average of $45,852 annually.

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#9

Cameron University

Lawton, Oklahoma
89 Total Awards
$15,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Cameron University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list. Cameron University is a small public school situated in Lawton, Oklahoma. It awarded 89 degrees in 2020-2021.

Cameron University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,870 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $25,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cameron University graduates make an average of $35,636 annually.

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#10

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
57 Total Awards
$13,889 Average Tuition & Fees

Langston University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. This small public school is located in Langston, Oklahoma, and it awarded 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

Langston University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,889 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $33,768 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Langston University graduates make an average of $37,909 annually.

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#11

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
96 Total Awards
$27,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list. SNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 96 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SNU are $27,000 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,470 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,687 during the early year of their career.

SNU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#12

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
16 Total Awards
$25,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list. Edmond, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 16 students 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.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OC is ranked #2 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

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#13

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma
33 Total Awards
$32,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list. OBU is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OBU are $32,050 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,135 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OBU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,429 during the early year of their career.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OBU is ranked #3 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

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#13

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
37 Total Awards
$32,744 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma City University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OCU are $32,744 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,472 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $721. During the early years of their career, OCU graduates make an average of $51,986 annually.

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#15

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
39 Total Awards
$31,558 Average Tuition & Fees

Oral Roberts University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ORU are $31,558 a year. On average, students take out $25,993 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $321 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ORU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,338 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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%.

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