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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

12 Schools Ranked
$5,007 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,918 Avg Student Debt

Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Oklahoma to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

567 Total Awards
$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,809 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Oklahoma. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU Institute of Technology. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,384. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,809 in student loans.

Online courses are available at OSU Institute of Technology, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
119 Total Awards
$8,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,486 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. SWOSU is a public institution located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 119 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $8,130 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWOSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $17,486 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SWOSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southwestern Oklahoma State University Report

#3

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1,746 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,591 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma City Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. OCCC is a fairly large public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 1,746 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OCCC full time pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. On average, associate degree students take out $11,591 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OCCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Report

#4

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
361 Total Awards
$6,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,728 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 361 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Murray State College full time pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,830. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,728 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Murray State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
737 Total Awards
$3,779 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,145 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is a small public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that handed out 737 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU-OKC full time pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,564. On average, associate degree students take out $18,145 in loans while pursuing their degree.

OSU-OKC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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403 Total Awards
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,929 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. NEO A&M College is a public institution located in Miami, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 403 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NEO A&M College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,063. On average, associate degree students take out $13,929 in loans while pursuing their degree.

NEO A&M College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
858 Total Awards
$5,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,942 Avg Student Debt

Rose State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. RSC is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 858 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees if they attend RSC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,387. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,942 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at RSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Rose State College Report

#8

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,633 Total Awards
$3,541 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

Tulsa Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Tulsa, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 2,633 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Tulsa Community College full time pay an average of $3,541 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,941. On average, associate degree students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Tulsa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#9

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
395 Total Awards
$3,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,423 Avg Student Debt

Connors State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. CSC is a small public school situated in Warner, Oklahoma. It awarded 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend CSC full time pay an average of $3,704 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,562. Associate Degree recipients from CSC accumulate an average of $14,423 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

CSC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Connors State College Report

#10

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
603 Total Awards
$4,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,330 Avg Student Debt

Northern Oklahoma College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Northern Oklahoma College is a small public school situated in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. It awarded 603 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,857 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Oklahoma College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,622. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans.

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, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
306 Total Awards
$5,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,707 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Seminole State College is a small public school situated in Seminole, Oklahoma. It awarded 306 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seminole State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,790. Associate Degree recipients from Seminole State College accumulate an average of $10,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Seminole State College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Seminole State College Report

#12

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
334 Total Awards
$4,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,185 Avg Student Debt

Carl Albert State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 334 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Carl Albert State College is $4,230. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,707. On average, associate degree students take out $10,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carl Albert State College. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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