# Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Oklahoma

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 13 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-oklahoma

## Methodology

Criminal Justice programs in Oklahoma ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Northeastern State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university) | Tahlequah, OK | 36% | $45,379 | $12,710 | $17,367 | 0.38x |
| 2 | [Southeastern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southeastern-oklahoma-state-university) | Durant, OK | 32% | $45,079 | $8,039 | $17,000 | 0.38x |
| 3 | [University of Central Oklahoma](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma) | Edmond, OK | 37% | $48,351 | $18,309 | $21,000 | 0.43x |
| 4 | [Northwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwestern-oklahoma-state-university) | Alva, OK | 33% | $44,358 | $10,104 | $17,355 | 0.39x |
| 5 | [Redlands Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/redlands-community-college) | El Reno, OK | 34% | $37,224 | $5,964 | $6,750 | 0.18x |
| 6 | [Eastern Oklahoma State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-oklahoma-state-college) | Wilburton, OK | 29% | $38,658 | $10,830 | $11,900 | 0.31x |
| 7 | [Cameron University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cameron-university) | Lawton, OK | 26% | $40,118 | $10,912 | $21,500 | 0.54x |
| 8 | [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university) | Goodwell, OK | 23% | $44,933 | $7,413 | $12,500 | 0.28x |
| 9 | [Langston University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/langston-university) | Langston, OK | 17% | $33,261 | $11,504 | $26,000 | 0.78x |
| 10 | [East Central University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/east-central-university) | Ada, OK | 34% | $44,962 | $8,683 | $17,671 | 0.39x |
| 11 | [Rose State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rose-state-college) | Midwest City, OK | 20% | $37,555 | $12,148 | $10,453 | 0.28x |
| 12 | [Mid-America Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mid-america-christian-university) | Oklahoma City, OK | 40% | $46,116 | $16,692 | $26,394 | 0.57x |
| 13 | [College of the Muscogee Nation](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-of-the-muscogee-nation) | Okmulgee, OK | 24% | N/A | $13,940 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Oklahoma." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-oklahoma

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.