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Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

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

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

Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the best school in Oklahoma for trade school students working on their associate degree. OSU Institute of Technology is a small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU Institute of Technology full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,384. Associate Degree recipients from OSU Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $12,809 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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 fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SWOSU is $8,130. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,486 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that SWOSU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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

The excellent associate degree programs at Oklahoma City Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,746 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCCC is $4,059. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,591 in student loans.

OCCC 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 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Murray State College

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Murray State College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Murray State College is a public institution located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Murray State College. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

Murray 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. In 2020-2021 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Murray State College Report

#5

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 737 students 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. Associate Degree recipients from OSU-OKC accumulate an average of $18,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at OSU-OKC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Report

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

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Miami, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 403 associate degree awards 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,063. Associate Degree recipients from NEO A&M College accumulate an average of $13,929 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

NEO A&M 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. RSC is a public institution located in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 858 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees if they attend RSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,387. On average, associate degree students take out $11,942 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity 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

With a ranking of #8, Tulsa Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 2,633 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tulsa Community College is $3,541. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,941. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,593 in student loans.

Tulsa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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

With a ranking of #9, Connors State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. CSC is located in Warner, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 395 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSC is $3,704. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,562. On average, associate degree students take out $14,423 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at CSC, 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.

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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Northern Oklahoma College is a public institution located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 603 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Northern Oklahoma College full time pay an average of $4,857 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,622. On average, associate degree students take out $11,330 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Northern Oklahoma College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Seminole, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 306 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Seminole State College full time pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,790. On average, associate degree students take out $10,707 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Seminole State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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

With a ranking of #12, Carl Albert State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Poteau, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 334 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Carl Albert State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,707. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,185 in student loans.

Carl Albert State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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%.

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