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2026 Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Oklahoma? We have ranked 98 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Trade College analyzed 58 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Oklahoma
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Oklahoma. Based in Okmulgee, OK, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $13,356. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee
A rank of #2 makes Southeastern Oklahoma State University one of the top choices in Oklahoma. Located in Durant, OK, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,660 in student loans. Get the full Southeastern Oklahoma State University report
The strong Trade programs at Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place in Oklahoma. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Out of the 58 schools in Oklahoma in this year's ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #4 spot. Based in Weatherford, OK, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. Get the full Southwestern Oklahoma State University report
A rank of #5 makes Murray State College one of the top choices in Oklahoma. Located in Tishomingo, OK, Murray State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,230, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete their Trade program here. See the full Murray State College profile
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Edmond, OK, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. University Of Central Oklahoma Trade students take on a median of $23,321 in debt. Get the full University Of Central Oklahoma report
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,779, with out-of-state students paying around $9,564. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Trade students take on a median of $18,726 in debt. See the full Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City profile
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College placed #8 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Based in Miami, OK, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,213, compared with $11,363 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. Read the full report on Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #10 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. This public school is set in Norman, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
Oklahoma City Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. This public school is set in Oklahoma City, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,059, compared with $9,810 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $13,919. More on Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Edmond, OK. About 56% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,180. The median Trade program debt is $24,721. Read the full report on Oklahoma Christian University
Northeastern State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Northeastern State University is a public school based in Tahlequah, OK. Northeastern State University graduates 35% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. Get the full Northeastern State University report
Rose State College placed #14 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. This public school is set in Midwest City, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Typical Trade student debt is $13,451. See the full Rose State College profile
Connors State College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Warner, OK, Connors State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, compared with $7,530 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,071 in student loans. Read more about Connors State College
Tulsa Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $15,789. More on Tulsa Community College
Southern Nazarene University placed #17 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Set in Bethany, OK, Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,190. The median Trade program debt is $29,684. Read the full report on Southern Nazarene University
Northern Oklahoma College landed the #18 spot in Oklahoma this year. Northern Oklahoma College is a public school based in Tonkawa, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. Northern Oklahoma College Trade students take on a median of $11,811 in debt. Read more about Northern Oklahoma College
Seminole State College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Seminole, OK. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,460, compared with $11,790 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $10,162. Read more about Seminole State College
Rogers State University placed #20 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Based in Claremore, OK, Rogers State University is a public institution. About 31% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Students borrow a median of $22,936 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Rogers State University
Mid America Christian University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, Mid America Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,294. The median Trade program debt is $37,852. See the full Mid America Christian University profile
Carl Albert State College placed #22 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Set in Poteau, OK, Carl Albert State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, with out-of-state students paying around $8,708. Carl Albert State College Trade students take on a median of $10,583 in debt. Get the full Carl Albert State College report
Langston University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Langston, OK, Langston University is a public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,863, with out-of-state students paying around $14,616. Typical Trade student debt is $30,017. Read more about Langston University
Eastern Oklahoma State College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public school based in Wilburton, OK. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,767, compared with $8,383 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $12,000. Get the full Eastern Oklahoma State College report
Hello Gorgeous Barbers Stillwater S School Of Barbering did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Hello Gorgeous Barbers Stillwater S School Of Barbering
Mid America Technology Center placed #25 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Read more about Mid America Technology Center
Rest of the Top 50 Best Trade Degree Schools in Oklahoma
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Enid Beauty College landed the #26 spot in Oklahoma this year. See the full Enid Beauty College profile
University Of Tulsa ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read more about University Of Tulsa
Moore Norman Technology Center placed #28 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. Read the full report on Moore Norman Technology Center
Oklahoma State University Center For Health Sciences landed the #29 spot in Oklahoma this year. Get the full Oklahoma State University Center For Health Sciences report
Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
College Of The Muscogee Nation landed the #32 spot in Oklahoma this year. Get the full College Of The Muscogee Nation report
Green Country Technology Center came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Green Country Technology Center profile
Northeast Technology Center System Office landed the #34 spot in Oklahoma this year. Read the full report on Northeast Technology Center System Office
Cameron University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Cameron University report
Western Oklahoma State College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Western Oklahoma State College profile
American Institute Of Medical Technology landed the #37 spot in Oklahoma this year. Read more about American Institute Of Medical Technology
Oklahoma Technical College landed the #38 spot in Oklahoma this year. Read the full report on Oklahoma Technical College
Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Autry Technology Center came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Autry Technology Center
Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa landed the #41 spot in Oklahoma this year. Get the full Broken Arrow Beauty College Tulsa report
Chisholm Trail Technology Center landed the #42 spot in Oklahoma this year. Read more about Chisholm Trail Technology Center
Academy Of Hair Design Oklahoma City placed #43 among Trade schools in Oklahoma. More on Academy Of Hair Design Oklahoma City
Elite Beauty College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Elite Beauty College report
Oklahoma City University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read the full report on Oklahoma City University
Wes Watkins Technology Center came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on Wes Watkins Technology Center
Central Oklahoma College landed the #47 spot in Oklahoma this year. See the full Central Oklahoma College profile
Phillips Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Phillips Theological Seminary
Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. See the full Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College profile
Western Technology Center ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read more about Western Technology Center
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 58 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 98 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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