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2026 Best Education Schools in Oklahoma

18 Colleges in the United States
3,619 Education Degrees Awarded
$43,784 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 51 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Education in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Oklahoma.

Top Schools in Education

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best education schools. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 325 education degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $48,086. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $25,157 in student loans. Read more about the education program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Oklahoma Christian University, which ranked #2. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. Oklahoma Christian University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 58 education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Oklahoma Christian University generally make around $47,801. Oklahoma Christian University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Oklahoma Christian University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 443 education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,678 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,279 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Oklahoma City Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 35 education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $39,848. Students borrow a median of $8,999 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Oklahoma City Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Southern Nazarene University one of the top schools for education. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 49% of students finish within six years. Southern Nazarene University awarded about 150 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $56,575. Southern Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $29,684 in student loans. See the full education program report for Southern Nazarene University

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Northern Oklahoma College earned the #6 position for education this year. Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public university. About 61 education degrees were awarded at Northern Oklahoma College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Northern Oklahoma College generally make around $40,565. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Northern Oklahoma College

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Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Okmulgee, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 22 education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee earn a median of $52,354 early in their careers. Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Get the full education details for Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee

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Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #8 for education this year. Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 education degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Oklahoma Baptist University generally make around $44,477. Typical student debt for the program is $21,797. Read more about the education program at Oklahoma Baptist University

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University placed #9 among the best education schools. Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 29 education degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $34,321 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Oklahoma City University

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Set in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public institution. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College awarded about 24 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $46,400 in their early career. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

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University Of Central Oklahoma placed #11 among the best education schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 361 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $48,502 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,180 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at University Of Central Oklahoma

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. About 196 education degrees were awarded at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $45,614 in their early career. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates carry a median of $24,776 in student loans. Get the full education details for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Tulsa Community College earned the #13 position for education this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. About 75 education degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $41,718 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,789. Read more about the education program at Tulsa Community College

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University landed the #14 spot for education this year. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Southeastern Oklahoma State University awarded about 746 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $54,725 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Oral Roberts University came in at #15 for education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tulsa. Oral Roberts University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 education students who graduated with this degree at Oral Roberts University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $46,242 early in their careers. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $26,940 in student loans. See the full education program report for Oral Roberts University

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Northeastern State University earned the #16 position for education this year. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. About 292 education degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $47,979 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,738 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Northeastern State University

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Rogers State University placed #17 among the best education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Claremore. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. Rogers State University awarded about 29 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $45,644 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Rogers State University

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College placed #18 among the best education schools. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. About 41 education degrees were awarded at Murray State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Murray State College graduates carry a median of $16,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Murray State College

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Carl Albert State College landed the #19 spot for education this year. Set in the town of Poteau, Carl Albert State College is a mid-sized public institution. About 28 education degrees were awarded at Carl Albert State College in the most recent year. Education graduates of Carl Albert State College earn a median of $33,109 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,583 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Carl Albert State College

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University placed #20 among the best education schools. Located in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public university. Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 education students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $46,196 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,438 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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Mid America Christian University earned the #21 position for education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 39% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 education students who graduated with this degree at Mid America Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Mid America Christian University generally make around $43,010. Students borrow a median of $37,852 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Mid America Christian University

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University earned the #22 position for education this year. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public university. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Oklahoma Panhandle State University awarded about 12 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Oklahoma Panhandle State University earn a median of $53,151 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,249 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma came in at #23 for education this year. Located in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 22 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $39,848 in their early career. See the full education program report for University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College landed the #24 spot for education this year. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a moderately-sized public university. About 11 education degrees were awarded at Rose State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $50,860 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,402. Get the full education details for Rose State College

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Western Oklahoma State College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Set in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. There were roughly 16 education students who graduated with this degree at Western Oklahoma State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Western Oklahoma State College earn around $39,122 in the first couple years of their career. Western Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $14,654 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Western Oklahoma State College

Rest of the Top 35 Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s education ranking:

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Langston University
Langston, OK
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Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 51 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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