Ranking

Best Colleges in Oklahoma by ROI 2026

The top-value Oklahoma colleges — graduate earnings against net price, from federal data.

Schools ranked: 25
Cheapest net price: $4,739
Top earnings 10y: $63,126
Public / Private: 23 / 2

Oklahoma City Community College

A+

Oklahoma City, OK · Public

ROI score: 20.12
Net price: $4,739
Earnings 10y: $38,146
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Northern Oklahoma College

A+

Tonkawa, OK · Public

ROI score: 16.70
Net price: $5,625
Earnings 10y: $37,566
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.82
Net price: $6,624
Earnings 10y: $41,913
Acceptance: 65.8%

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.80
Net price: $6,288
Earnings 10y: $39,746
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Redlands Community College

El Reno, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.60
Net price: $5,964
Earnings 10y: $37,224
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK · Public

ROI score: 15.15
Net price: $7,413
Earnings 10y: $44,933
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK · Public

ROI score: 14.58
Net price: $7,081
Earnings 10y: $41,307
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK · Public

ROI score: 14.02
Net price: $8,039
Earnings 10y: $45,079
Acceptance: 76.4%

Western Oklahoma State College

Altus, OK · Public

ROI score: 13.16
Net price: $7,267
Earnings 10y: $38,248
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#10

East Central University

Ada, OK · Public

ROI score: 12.95
Net price: $8,683
Earnings 10y: $44,962
Acceptance: 58.2%

#11

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK · Public

ROI score: 10.98
Net price: $10,104
Earnings 10y: $44,358
Acceptance: 65.5%

#12

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Okmulgee, OK · Public

ROI score: 10.37
Net price: $10,999
Earnings 10y: $45,634
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#13

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public

ROI score: 10.31
Net price: $15,300
Earnings 10y: $63,126
Acceptance: 76.6%

#14

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 10.23
Net price: $15,000
Earnings 10y: $61,408
Acceptance: 61.5%

#15

Cameron University

Lawton, OK · Public

ROI score: 9.19
Net price: $10,912
Earnings 10y: $40,118
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#16

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.93
Net price: $12,710
Earnings 10y: $45,379
Acceptance: 99.6%

#17

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.92
Net price: $10,830
Earnings 10y: $38,658
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#18

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Miami, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.71
Net price: $11,001
Earnings 10y: $38,337
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#19

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

ROI score: 8.23
Net price: $17,447
Earnings 10y: $57,413
Acceptance: 75%

#20

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.91
Net price: $14,459
Earnings 10y: $45,744
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#21

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.73
Net price: $12,148
Earnings 10y: $37,555
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#22

Langston University

Langston, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.23
Net price: $11,504
Earnings 10y: $33,261
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#23

Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.11
Net price: $12,844
Earnings 10y: $36,545
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#24

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK · Public

ROI score: 7.05
Net price: $15,314
Earnings 10y: $43,166
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#25

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.91
Net price: $16,692
Earnings 10y: $46,116
Acceptance: 91.8%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Oklahoma colleges, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.35 (23 public, 2 private).

Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Oklahoma colleges are in this list?

39 Oklahoma colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.