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Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

12 Schools Ranked
$11,869 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,427 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Oklahoma to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma

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115 Total Awards
$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,537 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 bachelor’s degree. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that handed out 115 bachelor’s 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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,537 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OSU Institute of Technology. During the 2020-2021 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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581 Total Awards
$6,990 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,734 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Durant, Oklahoma, and it awarded 581 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,990 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,930. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University accumulate an average of $17,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Southeastern Oklahoma State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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4,858 Total Awards
$10,110 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,537 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,858 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU full time pay an average of $10,110 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,630. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,537 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
856 Total Awards
$8,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,180 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Oklahoma. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 856 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $8,130 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWOSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SWOSU accumulate an average of $20,180 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that SWOSU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
2,424 Total Awards
$8,234 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,323 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Oklahoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Oklahoma. UCO is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,424 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend UCO full time pay an average of $8,234 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,121. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCO accumulate an average of $21,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCO does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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4,757 Total Awards
$9,312 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,518 Avg Student Debt

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This large public school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 4,757 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Oklahoma is $9,312. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,880. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Oklahoma accumulate an average of $21,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

University of Oklahoma 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 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
340 Total Awards
$25,148 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,729 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Christian University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. OC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 340 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,148 to cover tuition and fees at OC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,729 in student loans.

OC 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 37% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
1,299 Total Awards
$7,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,202 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. NSU is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,299 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NSU is $7,400. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,385. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,202 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
388 Total Awards
$28,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,282 Avg Student Debt

Southern Nazarene University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Bethany, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 388 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend SNU, expect to pay an average of $28,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,282 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SNU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
519 Total Awards
$7,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,794 Avg Student Debt

Rogers State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Claremore, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 519 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,252 in tuition and fees if they attend RSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,036. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,794 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at RSU. 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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#11

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
264 Total Awards
$18,838 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,989 Avg Student Debt

Mid-America Christian University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 264 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend MACU, expect to pay an average of $18,838 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,989 in student loans.

MACU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
205 Total Awards
$6,639 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,738 Avg Student Debt

Langston University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Langston, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 205 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,639 in tuition and fees if they attend Langston University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,166. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,738 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Langston University 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 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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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