# Best Education Colleges in Oklahoma

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 26 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-education-oklahoma

## Methodology

Education 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 | [University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-science-and-arts-of-oklahoma) | Chickasha, OK | 41% | $41,913 | $6,624 | $21,750 | 0.52x |
| 2 | [Northeastern State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-state-university) | Tahlequah, OK | 36% | $45,379 | $12,710 | $17,367 | 0.38x |
| 3 | [Northwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwestern-oklahoma-state-university) | Alva, OK | 33% | $44,358 | $10,104 | $17,355 | 0.39x |
| 4 | [Southeastern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southeastern-oklahoma-state-university) | Durant, OK | 32% | $45,079 | $8,039 | $17,000 | 0.38x |
| 5 | [Northern Oklahoma College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-oklahoma-college) | Tonkawa, OK | 44% | $37,566 | $5,625 | $11,000 | 0.29x |
| 6 | [Oklahoma City University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-city-university) | Oklahoma City, OK | 65% | $54,655 | $22,857 | $20,835 | 0.38x |
| 7 | [University of Central Oklahoma](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma) | Edmond, OK | 37% | $48,351 | $18,309 | $21,000 | 0.43x |
| 8 | [Southwestern Oklahoma State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university) | Weatherford, OK | 37% | $45,744 | $14,459 | $15,954 | 0.35x |
| 9 | [Oklahoma Baptist University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-baptist-university) | Shawnee, OK | 51% | $48,434 | $20,958 | $24,801 | 0.51x |
| 10 | [Southern Nazarene University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-nazarene-university) | Bethany, OK | 50% | $54,951 | $22,084 | $21,900 | 0.4x |
| 11 | [Western Oklahoma State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-oklahoma-state-college) | Altus, OK | 32% | $38,248 | $7,267 | $9,500 | 0.25x |
| 12 | [East Central University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/east-central-university) | Ada, OK | 34% | $44,962 | $8,683 | $17,671 | 0.39x |
| 13 | [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university) | Goodwell, OK | 23% | $44,933 | $7,413 | $12,500 | 0.28x |
| 14 | [Oral Roberts University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oral-roberts-university) | Tulsa, OK | 56% | $46,885 | $25,365 | $27,000 | 0.58x |
| 15 | [Carl Albert State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/carl-albert-state-college) | Poteau, OK | 42% | $34,117 | $14,607 | $9,362 | 0.27x |
| 16 | [Oklahoma Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-christian-university) | Edmond, OK | 55% | $49,203 | $21,872 | $26,000 | 0.53x |
| 17 | [Cameron University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/cameron-university) | Lawton, OK | 26% | $40,118 | $10,912 | $21,500 | 0.54x |
| 18 | [Rogers State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rogers-state-university) | Claremore, OK | 27% | $43,166 | $15,314 | $20,500 | 0.47x |
| 19 | [Seminole State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/seminole-state-college) | Seminole, OK | 35% | $35,390 | $14,628 | $11,000 | 0.31x |
| 20 | [Oklahoma State University-Main Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus) | Stillwater, OK | 67% | $57,413 | $17,447 | $20,500 | 0.36x |
| 21 | [Langston University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/langston-university) | Langston, OK | 17% | $33,261 | $11,504 | $26,000 | 0.78x |
| 22 | [Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northeastern-oklahoma-am-college) | Miami, OK | 29% | $38,337 | $11,001 | $11,000 | 0.29x |
| 23 | [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 |
| 24 | [Oklahoma Wesleyan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oklahoma-wesleyan-university) | Bartlesville, OK | 32% | $59,841 | $28,358 | $24,813 | 0.41x |
| 25 | [Murray State College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/murray-state-college) | Tishomingo, OK | 27% | $36,545 | $12,844 | $13,387 | 0.37x |
| 26 | [Randall University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/randall-university) | Moore, OK | 23% | $42,051 | $16,383 | $22,626 | 0.54x |

## 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 Education Colleges in Oklahoma." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-education-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/.