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Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma

2023 Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

24 Schools Ranked
$14,827 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$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 Value Trade School 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 value experiences for trade school students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Schools in Oklahoma

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,869 Total Awards
$8,941 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Tulsa Community College the best value school in Oklahoma for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school handed out 2,869 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tulsa Community College are $8,941 per year.

Full Tulsa Community College Report

#2

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2,024 Total Awards
$9,810 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for trade school students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,024 degrees to qualified students.

OCCC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,810 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Oklahoma City Community College Report

#3

Connors State College

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

The excellent programs at Connors State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade schools in Oklahoma. Located in Warner, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 538 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSC are $7,562 per year.

Full Connors State College Report

682 Total Awards
$11,384 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a great place for trade school students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that handed out 682 degrees in 2021-2022.

OSU Institute of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $11,384 in tuition and fees each year.

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

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416 Total Awards
$11,063 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value trade schools in Oklahoma. NEO A&M College is located in Miami, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 416 degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NEO A&M College are $11,063 per year.

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#6

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

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

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. OSU-OKC is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 824 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU-OKC are $9,564 per year.

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1,813 Total Awards
$15,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. This medium-sized public school is located in Durant, Oklahoma, and it awarded 1,813 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $15,930 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is ranked #2 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

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#8

Carl Albert State College

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

Carl Albert State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Carl Albert State College is a small public school situated in Poteau, Oklahoma. It awarded 447 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Carl Albert State College are $8,707 per year.

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#9

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
1,011 Total Awards
$11,387 Average Tuition & Fees

Rose State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,011 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at RSC are $11,387 a year.

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#10

Murray State College

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

Murray State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. This small public school is located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and it awarded 361 degrees in 2021-2022.

Murray State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,830 in tuition and fees each year.

Murray State College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

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#11

Northern Oklahoma College

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

Northern Oklahoma College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. This small public school is located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 650 degrees in 2021-2022.

Northern Oklahoma College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,622 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Northern Oklahoma College Report

#12

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
1,313 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma 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.

SWOSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,240 in tuition and fees each year.

SWOSU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

Full Southwestern Oklahoma State University Report

#13

Seminole State College

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

Seminole State College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. Seminole State College is a small public school located in Seminole, Oklahoma that handed out 316 degrees in 2021-2022.

Seminole State College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,790 in tuition and fees each year.

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#14

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
2,923 Total Awards
$19,121 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Oklahoma came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 2,923 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCO are $19,121 per year.

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#15

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
1,839 Total Awards
$16,385 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,839 students in 2021-2022.

NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $16,385 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Northeastern State University Report

#16

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, Oklahoma
221 Total Awards
$8,384 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Oklahoma State College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Eastern is a public institution located in Wilburton, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 221 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern are $8,384 per year.

Full Eastern Oklahoma State College Report

6,371 Total Awards
$25,630 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the large public school handed out 6,371 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OSU are $25,630 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OSU is ranked #3 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Report

7,375 Total Awards
$25,880 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 7,375 degrees in 2021-2022.

University of Oklahoma undergraduate students pay an average of $25,880 in tuition and fees each year.

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#19

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
295 Total Awards
$14,166 Average Tuition & Fees

Langston University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. This small public school is located in Langston, Oklahoma, and it awarded 295 degrees in 2021-2022.

Langston University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,166 in tuition and fees each year.

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#20

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
728 Total Awards
$15,036 Average Tuition & Fees

Rogers State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. RSU is located in Claremore, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 728 degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RSU are $15,036 per year.

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#21

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
519 Total Awards
$25,148 Average Tuition & Fees

Oklahoma Christian University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 519 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OC are $25,148 a year.

Full Oklahoma Christian University Report

#22

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
461 Total Awards
$18,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-America Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Mid-America Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that handed out 461 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MACU are $18,838 per year.

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#23

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
673 Total Awards
$28,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Nazarene University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bethany, Oklahoma, and it awarded 673 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SNU are $28,600 per year.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 24 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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