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Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Oklahoma State University and University of Oklahoma are the top colleges in the state by value for money. Oklahoma is home to around 30 different degree-granting institutions. College football is a big deal in Oklahoma, with intense rivalries between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys. While you're there, don't forget to try the chicken-fried steak or barbeque!
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$14,505
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,413
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate64%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$20,261
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$63,126
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate70%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$27,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,408
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate71%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$20,194
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,951
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate62%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$24,142
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,655
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$20,586
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,203
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate56%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,765
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,434
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate54%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,953
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,885
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate53%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$5,887
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,079
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate43%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$11,695
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,634
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate32%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$7,507
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$41,307
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate22%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$8,412
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,962
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate44%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$27,262
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,841
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate39%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$7,812
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,933
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate34%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$10,133
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,379
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate47%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$9,916
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,358
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate34%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$13,215
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,744
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate47%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$17,868
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,351
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate45%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$17,546
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,116
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate43%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$13,446
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,166
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate31%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Average income based on education level
The following figures are the average salaries in Oklahoma for each level of education.
Average Income
The average income of people in this state with a high-school diploma, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, 10 years after enrollment, based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
HS Diploma$35,332
Certificate$43,326
Associate$57,994
Bachelor$53,637
Master$62,088
Cost of attending college in Oklahoma
In-state-tuition$15,703
The average in-state tuition, before financial aid, of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Out-of-state-tuition$20,385
The average tuition for out-of-state students, before financial aid of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Most popular degrees in Oklahoma
In Florida the most popular degrees are Business Administration, Registered Nursing, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. To create this list, we complied and analyzed data from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
They both provide information on how many graduates each program has annually. The list below is both undergraduate- and graduate-level programs..
Popular degrees
1Business Administration 2,719graduates
2Registered Nursing 1,638graduates
3Liberal Arts and Sciences 1,150graduates
4General Psychology 1,145graduates
5Health & Fitness 1,114graduates
6Education-grades & methods 1,032graduates
7Accounting 901graduates
8Marketing 696graduates
9Human Resource Mgmt. 603graduates
10Finance 597graduates
Fastest growing careers
Oklahoma job growth
10.7%
Nurse Practitioners
47.4%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
44.6%
Physical Therapist Assistants
41.6%
Occupational Therapy Assistants
41.5%
Information Security Analysts
38.6%
Physician Assistants
36%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
34.7%
Medical and Health Services Managers
33.2%
Speech-Language Pathologists
32.7%
Financial Examiners
27.8%
Best bachelor’s degrees in Oklahoma
These majors are most likely to pay off economically after graduation.
Program NamesEconomic Score
1Electromechanical Engr. Tech 0.99
2Fire Protection 1.17
3Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 1.25
Higher education is supposed to act as an economic elevator that lifts students from low-income households into the middle class. But not all colleges do this: unfortunately, many of the nation’s most “prestigious” schools accept very few students from low-income backgrounds.
To determine what colleges are doing the best job at lifting students out of poverty, we have devised a Social Mobility Index (SMI).
The best colleges for social mobility in Oklahoma are shown below.
Bachelor's degree holders or higher
25.9%
Filters
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10.7%
