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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 analysis found Tulsa Community College to be the best value school for trade school students in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,869 degrees to qualified students.

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

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#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. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 2,024 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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

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#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. CSC is a small public school situated in Warner, Oklahoma. It awarded 538 degrees in 2021-2022.

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

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682 Total Awards
$11,384 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 682 diplomas to qualifed students 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.

OSU Institute of Technology not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

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416 Total Awards
$11,063 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 24 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College landed the # 5 spot on the list. 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. 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.

OSU-OKC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,564 in tuition and fees each 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. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a medium-sized public school located in Durant, Oklahoma that handed out 1,813 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $15,930 per 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.

Full Southeastern Oklahoma State University Report

#8

Carl Albert State College

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

Carl Albert State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Poteau, Oklahoma, and 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 came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma ranking. 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.

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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma ranking. 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.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Murray State College are $10,830 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Murray State College is ranked #5 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

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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.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Oklahoma College are $11,622 per year.

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#12

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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

Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. SWOSU is a small public school situated in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It awarded 1,313 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOSU are $15,240 per year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, SWOSU is ranked #4 for overall quality in Oklahoma.

Full Southwestern Oklahoma State University Report

#13

Seminole State College

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

Seminole State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Seminole, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 316 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Seminole State College are $11,790 a 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. Edmond, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,923 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UCO are $19,121 a 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. 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.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $16,385 per year.

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#16

Eastern Oklahoma State College

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

Eastern Oklahoma State College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value 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.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Eastern are $8,384 a year.

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

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,371 degrees in 2021-2022.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU are $25,630 per year.

OSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Trade Schools in Oklahoma list.

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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. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the large public school handed out 7,375 degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma are $25,880 a year.

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#19

Langston University

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

Langston University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value trade school programs. Langston University is located in Langston, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 295 degrees to qualified students.

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. This small public school is located in Claremore, Oklahoma, and it awarded 728 degrees in 2021-2022.

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 ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 519 degrees in 2021-2022.

OC undergraduate students pay an average of $25,148 in tuition and fees each year.

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#22

Mid-America Christian University

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

Mid-America Christian University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma ranking. 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.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MACU are $18,838 a year.

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#23

Southern Nazarene University

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

Southern Nazarene University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Schools in Oklahoma list. Bethany, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 673 students in 2021-2022.

SNU undergraduate students pay an average of $28,600 in tuition and fees each 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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