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2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

12 Schools Ranked
$10,658 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Trade Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1,746 Total Awards
$9,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Oklahoma City Community College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Community College is a fairly large public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that handed out 1,746 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OCCC are $9,810 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OCCC. In 2020-2021 about 6% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

OCCC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#2

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,633 Total Awards
$8,941 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s value ranking, Tulsa Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tulsa Community College is a public institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,633 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Tulsa Community College are $8,941 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Tulsa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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567 Total Awards
$11,384 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that handed out 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OSU Institute of Technology are $11,384 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,809 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that OSU Institute of Technology does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

OSU Institute of Technology also took the #1 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma rankings.

Full Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Report

#4

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
395 Total Awards
$7,562 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Connors State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Warner, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 395 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CSC are $7,562 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,423 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSC. 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

403 Total Awards
$11,063 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Miami, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

NEO A&M College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,063 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,929 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NEO A&M College. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Report

#6

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
737 Total Awards
$9,564 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. OSU-OKC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 737 associate degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU-OKC are $9,564 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,145 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OSU-OKC. In 2020-2021 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

OSU-OKC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#7

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
858 Total Awards
$11,387 Average Tuition & Fees

Rose State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Rose State College is a medium-sized public school located in Midwest City, Oklahoma that handed out 858 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RSC are $11,387 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,942 in loans while pursuing their degree.

RSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
334 Total Awards
$8,707 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Carl Albert State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 334 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Carl Albert State College are $8,707 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carl Albert State College. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
361 Total Awards
$10,830 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Murray State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Murray State College is located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 361 associate degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Murray State College are $10,830 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Murray State College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Murray State College also took the #4 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma rankings.

Full Murray State College Report

#10

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
603 Total Awards
$11,622 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Northern Oklahoma College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 603 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Oklahoma College are $11,622 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans.

Northern Oklahoma 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
119 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. SWOSU is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 119 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,240 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,486 in student loans.

Online courses are available at SWOSU, 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 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

SWOSU also took the #2 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma rankings.

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#12

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
306 Total Awards
$11,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Seminole State College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Seminole State College is a public institution located in Seminole, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 306 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seminole State College are $11,790 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Seminole State College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Seminole State College

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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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