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Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma

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 small public school situated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OSU Institute of Technology is $5,774. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,384. On average, associate degree students take out $12,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OSU Institute of Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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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 attend Tulsa Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Tulsa Community College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,633 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tulsa Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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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. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spartan College - Tulsa does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OCCC is $4,059. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,810. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,591 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCCC. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 737 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU-OKC full time pay an average of $3,779 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,564. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,145 in student loans. 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 fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Carl Albert State College is a small public school situated in Poteau, Oklahoma. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,707. On average, associate degree students take out $10,185 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Carl Albert State College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Cameron University

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

Cameron 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 #7 on the list. Cameron University is located in Lawton, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 203 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $6,705 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cameron University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,125. Associate Degree recipients from Cameron University accumulate an average of $22,621 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cameron University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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 came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a small public school located in Weatherford, Oklahoma that handed out 119 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend SWOSU full time pay an average of $8,130 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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.

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. 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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#9

Murray State College

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

Murray State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Murray State College is a small public school situated in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. It awarded 361 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Murray State College is $6,630. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,830. Associate Degree recipients from Murray State College accumulate an average of $18,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Murray State 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, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#10

Rose State College

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

Rose State College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. RSC is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 858 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at RSC is $5,010. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RSC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Community Care College

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

Community Care College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 72 associate degrees 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. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Community Care College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Platt College - Tulsa

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

Platt College - Tulsa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Platt College - Tulsa is a very small private for-profit school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 39 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, associate degree students take out $21,208 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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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. NEO A&M College is a small public school situated in Miami, Oklahoma. It awarded 403 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NEO A&M College is $4,913. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,063. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,929 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

NEO A&M College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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 ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Northern Oklahoma College is a small public school situated in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. It awarded 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,622. On average, associate degree students take out $11,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Online courses are available at Northern Oklahoma College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Connors State College

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

With a ranking of #15, Connors State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. CSC is a public institution located in Warner, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 395 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend CSC full time pay an average of $3,704 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,562. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,423 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CSC. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa

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

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is a very small private for-profit school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 28 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Associate Degree recipients from TWS accumulate an average of $15,827 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that TWS does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

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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 landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Seminole, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 306 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seminole State College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seminole State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#18

Central Oklahoma College

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

Central Oklahoma College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma list. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 21 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,123 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Full Central Oklahoma College Report

#19

Eastern Oklahoma State College

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

Eastern Oklahoma State College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Wilburton, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 218 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $4,767 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

Since Eastern is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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 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 #20 on the list. Rogers State University is a small public school located in Claremore, Oklahoma that handed out 147 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oklahoma who attend RSU full time pay an average of $7,252 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,036. On average, associate degree students take out $18,579 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that RSU does offer online classes in some areas. 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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Bacone College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Muskogee, Oklahoma. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Bacone College is $15,060. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Bacone 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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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. Located in Langston, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

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

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Langston University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#23

Western Oklahoma State College

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

Western Oklahoma State College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Altus, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 264 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western is $5,250. 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.

One thing to take note of is that Western does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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 came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public school located in Goodwell, Oklahoma that handed out 63 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,634 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OPSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,385. Associate Degree recipients from OPSU accumulate an average of $13,574 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

OPSU 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Oklahoma Technical College

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oklahoma ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oklahoma Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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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