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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

26 Schools Ranked
$5,968 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,918 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

567 Total Awards
$5,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,809 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the most popular school in Oklahoma for trade school students working on their associate degree. OSU Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU Institute of Technology full time pay an average of $5,774 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

OSU Institute of Technology 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. In 2020-2021 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
2,633 Total Awards
$3,541 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,593 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulsa Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school awarded 2,633 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tulsa Community College is $3,541. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,941. Associate Degree recipients from Tulsa Community College accumulate an average of $15,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tulsa Community College. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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217 Total Awards
$17,827 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oklahoma. Spartan College - Tulsa is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 217 associate degrees to qualified students.

On average, associate degree students take out $17,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Spartan College - Tulsa 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, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1,746 Total Awards
$4,059 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,591 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma City Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. OCCC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,746 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,059 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,810. Associate Degree recipients from OCCC accumulate an average of $11,591 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

OCCC 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
737 Total Awards
$3,779 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,145 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 737 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU-OKC full time pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,564. Associate Degree recipients from OSU-OKC accumulate an average of $18,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Online courses are available at OSU-OKC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
334 Total Awards
$4,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,185 Avg Student Debt

Carl Albert State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Poteau, Oklahoma, and it awarded 334 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they attend Carl Albert State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,707. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,185 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carl Albert State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Cameron University

Lawton, Oklahoma
203 Total Awards
$6,705 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,621 Avg Student Debt

Cameron University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Lawton, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 203 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Cameron University full time pay an average of $6,705 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,125. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,621 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Cameron University 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. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
119 Total Awards
$8,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,486 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and it awarded 119 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $8,130 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWOSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,486 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

SWOSU 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Murray State College

Tishomingo, Oklahoma
361 Total Awards
$6,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,728 Avg Student Debt

Murray State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. 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.

In-state students pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees if they attend Murray State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,830. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,728 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Online courses are available at Murray State College, 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 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Rose State College

Midwest City, Oklahoma
858 Total Awards
$5,010 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,942 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Rose State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school awarded 858 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend RSC full time pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,387. Associate Degree recipients from RSC accumulate an average of $11,942 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that RSC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Rose State College Report

#11

Community Care College

Tulsa, Oklahoma
72 Total Awards
$17,258 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Community Care College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from Community Care College accumulate an average of $17,258 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Community Care College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Community Care College Report

#12

Platt College - Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
39 Total Awards
$21,208 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Platt College - Tulsa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Platt College - Tulsa is a very small private for-profit school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 39 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,208 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Northern Oklahoma College

Tonkawa, Oklahoma
603 Total Awards
$4,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,330 Avg Student Debt

Northern Oklahoma College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Northern Oklahoma College is a small public school located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma that handed out 603 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,857 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northern Oklahoma College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,622. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,330 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northern Oklahoma College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Northern Oklahoma College Report

403 Total Awards
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,929 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Miami, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NEO A&M College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,063. Associate Degree recipients from NEO A&M College accumulate an average of $13,929 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NEO A&M College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#15

Connors State College

Warner, Oklahoma
395 Total Awards
$3,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,423 Avg Student Debt

Connors State College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. CSC is located in Warner, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 395 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $3,704 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,562. On average, associate degree students take out $14,423 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at CSC, 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 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
28 Total Awards
$15,827 Avg Student Debt

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. TWS is a very small private for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 28 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, associate degree students take out $15,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TWS. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#16

Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma
306 Total Awards
$5,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,707 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade 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.

In-state students pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,790. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,707 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seminole State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
21 Total Awards
$10,123 Avg Student Debt

Central Oklahoma College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the very small private for-profit school handed out 21 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

On average, associate degree students take out $10,123 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#19

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, Oklahoma
218 Total Awards
$4,767 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,946 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oklahoma State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Eastern is located in Wilburton, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 218 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern is $4,767. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,384. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern accumulate an average of $12,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Eastern is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Eastern Oklahoma State College Report

#20

Rogers State University

Claremore, Oklahoma
147 Total Awards
$7,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,579 Avg Student Debt

Rogers State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Claremore, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 147 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,252 in tuition and fees if they attend RSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,036. Associate Degree recipients from RSU accumulate an average of $18,579 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at RSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Bacone College

Muskogee, Oklahoma
1 Total Awards
$15,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Bacone College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Bacone College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,060. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Bacone College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Langston University

Langston, Oklahoma
64 Total Awards
$6,639 Average Tuition & Fees

Langston University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Langston University is a public institution located in Langston, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Langston University full time pay an average of $6,639 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,166. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Langston University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Langston University Report

#23

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, Oklahoma
264 Total Awards
$5,250 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,421 Avg Student Debt

Western Oklahoma State College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Altus, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 264 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend Western full time pay an average of $5,250 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,422. Associate Degree recipients from Western accumulate an average of $9,421 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Western 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Western Oklahoma State College Report

#23

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, Oklahoma
63 Total Awards
$7,634 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,574 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Panhandle State University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. OPSU is a small public school situated in Goodwell, Oklahoma. It awarded 63 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OPSU full time pay an average of $7,634 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,385. On average, associate degree students take out $13,574 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OPSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#25

Oklahoma Technical College

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Oklahoma Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Oklahoma Technical College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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