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2023 Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma

24 Schools Ranked
$40,976 Average Earnings
$25,526 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Oklahoma to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Oklahoma

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682 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the best school in Oklahoma for trade school students working on their degree. OSU Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 682 degrees in 2021-2022.

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1,813 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a great place for trade school students. This medium-sized public school is located in Durant, Oklahoma, and it awarded 1,813 degrees in 2021-2022.

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6,371 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school awarded 6,371 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#4

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
1,313 Total Awards

Out of the 24 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,313 students in 2021-2022.

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#5

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
361 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Murray State College is a great place for trade school students. Murray State College is a public institution located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 361 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#6

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
2,923 Total Awards

University of Central Oklahoma came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 2,923 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#7

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
824 Total Awards

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 824 students in 2021-2022.

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416 Total Awards

With a ranking of #8, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Located in Miami, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 416 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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7,375 Total Awards

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. This large public school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 7,375 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#11

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2,024 Total Awards

Oklahoma City Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. OCCC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,024 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#12

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
519 Total Awards

Oklahoma Christian University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. OC is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 519 degrees to qualified students.

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#13

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
1,839 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Northeastern State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. NSU is a public institution located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,839 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#14

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
1,011 Total Awards

Rose State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the list. Midwest City, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,011 students in 2021-2022.

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#15

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
538 Total Awards

Connors State College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. CSC is a public institution located in Warner, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 538 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#16

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,869 Total Awards

Tulsa Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school handed out 2,869 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#17

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
673 Total Awards

Southern Nazarene University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. SNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bethany, Oklahoma. It awarded 673 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#18

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
650 Total Awards

Northern Oklahoma College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Tonkawa, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 650 students in 2021-2022.

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#19

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
316 Total Awards

Seminole State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Seminole State College is a public institution located in Seminole, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 316 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#20

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
728 Total Awards

Rogers State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Claremore, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 728 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#21

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
461 Total Awards

With a ranking of #21, Mid-America Christian University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. MACU is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 461 degrees to qualified students.

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#22

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
447 Total Awards

Carl Albert State College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 447 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#23

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
295 Total Awards

Langston University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Langston University is a small public school situated in Langston, Oklahoma. It awarded 295 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#24

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, Oklahoma
221 Total Awards

Eastern Oklahoma State College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Eastern is a public institution located in Wilburton, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 221 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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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