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2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

14 Schools Ranked
$4,983 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,524 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
134 Total Awards
$3,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,259 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Connors State College the most popular school in Oklahoma for teaching students working on their associate degree. CSC is located in Warner, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 134 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,704 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,562. On average, associate degree students take out $15,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSC. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
58 Total Awards
$4,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,064 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Northern Oklahoma College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Oklahoma. This small public school is located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Northern Oklahoma College full time pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,325. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Oklahoma College accumulate an average of $14,064 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northern Oklahoma College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
40 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,583 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Oklahoma City Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Oklahoma. OCCC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OCCC full time pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,583 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

OCCC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Report

#4

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
32 Total Awards
$4,754 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,575 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Rose State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Midwest City, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend RSC full time pay an average of $4,754 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,131. On average, associate degree students take out $15,575 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at RSC. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
23 Total Awards
$6,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,304 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Murray State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Murray State College is a small public school situated in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. It awarded 23 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees if they attend Murray State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,830. On average, associate degree students take out $20,304 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Murray State College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
23 Total Awards
$7,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,126 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rogers State University is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Claremore, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RSU is $7,620. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,960. On average, associate degree students take out $28,126 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that RSU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Rogers State University Report

21 Total Awards
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,281 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a small public school located in Miami, Oklahoma that handed out 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they attend NEO A&M College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,063. Associate Degree recipients from NEO A&M College accumulate an average of $18,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NEO A&M College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
21 Total Awards
$3,817 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,020 Avg Student Debt

Carl Albert State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Carl Albert State College is a small public school located in Poteau, Oklahoma that handed out 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,817 in tuition and fees if they attend Carl Albert State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,942. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,020 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Carl Albert State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Carl Albert State College Report

#9

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Total Awards
$3,445 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,665 Avg Student Debt

Tulsa Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Tulsa Community College is a public institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,445 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tulsa Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,845. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,665 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Tulsa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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17 Total Awards
$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,790 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU Institute of Technology full time pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $15,790 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

OSU Institute of Technology does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Report

#11

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
16 Total Awards
$5,190 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,008 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Seminole State College is a public institution located in Seminole, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Seminole State College full time pay an average of $5,190 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,430. On average, associate degree students take out $14,008 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Seminole State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, Oklahoma
8 Total Awards
$4,767 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,792 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oklahoma State College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Wilburton, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 8 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Eastern full time pay an average of $4,767 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,384. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,792 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Eastern is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Eastern Oklahoma State College Report

#12

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, Oklahoma
8 Total Awards
$5,166 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,699 Avg Student Debt

Western Oklahoma State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Western is a public institution located in Altus, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western is $5,166. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,282. On average, associate degree students take out $15,699 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Western does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Redlands Community College

El Reno, Oklahoma
2 Total Awards
$5,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,664 Avg Student Debt

Redlands Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Redlands Community College is a small public school located in El Reno, Oklahoma that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,360 in tuition and fees if they attend Redlands Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,926. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,664 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Redlands Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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