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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 located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 567 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees if they attend OSU Institute of Technology full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Report

#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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from SWOSU accumulate an average of $17,486 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SWOSU. 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.

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#3

Oklahoma City Community College

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 1,746 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. Associate Degree recipients from OCCC accumulate an average of $11,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at OCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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

The excellent associate degree programs at Murray State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Oklahoma. Murray State College is a small public school located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma that handed out 361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Murray State College full time pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,830. Associate Degree recipients from Murray State College accumulate an average of $18,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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. 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. It ranked #5 on our 2023 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.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OSU-OKC. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Report

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

With a ranking of #6, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. NEO A&M College is a small public school situated in Miami, Oklahoma. It awarded 403 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they attend NEO A&M College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,063. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,929 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NEO A&M College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Report

#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. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 858 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RSC is $5,010. 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.

Online courses are available at RSC, 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 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#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.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $15,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tulsa Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Located in Warner, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 395 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,704 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,562. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,423 in student loans.

CSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#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 located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma that handed out 603 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Oklahoma College is $4,857. 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northern Oklahoma College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northern Oklahoma College Report

#11

Seminole State College

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

Seminole State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. Seminole State College is a small public school located in Seminole, Oklahoma that handed out 306 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,790. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,707 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Seminole State College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.

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#12

Carl Albert State College

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

Carl Albert State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 334 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they attend Carl Albert State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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 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 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Carl Albert State College Report

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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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