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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Oklahoma

13 Colleges in the United States
578 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$43,524 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 32 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Oklahoma

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

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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Leading the list is University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, our #1 school for elementary education. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 33 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $46,244 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,626 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. About 68% of students finish within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 100 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $43,892 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,585 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Oklahoma City Community College, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. There were roughly 35 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $39,848 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,999. Read more about the elementary education program at Oklahoma City Community College

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Northern Oklahoma College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Tonkawa. There were roughly 27 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Northern Oklahoma College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Northern Oklahoma College earn around $40,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Northern Oklahoma College

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Northeastern State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Tahlequah. Northeastern State University graduates 35% of students within six years. About 64 elementary education degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $42,150. Typical student debt for the program is $23,807. Get the full elementary education details for Northeastern State University

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University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #6 spot for elementary education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edmond. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 42 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $47,476. Students borrow a median of $26,510 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Central Oklahoma

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Oral Roberts University earned the #7 position for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tulsa. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 22 elementary education degrees were awarded at Oral Roberts University in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $46,531 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Oral Roberts University

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #8 spot for elementary education this year. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 41% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $45,687 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University came in at #9 for elementary education this year. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $47,413. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. Get the full elementary education details for Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Rogers State University landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. About 31% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Rogers State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Rogers State University earn around $45,644 in the first couple years of their career. Rogers State University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Rogers State University

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Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Oklahoma Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 16 elementary education degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Oklahoma Baptist University earn around $45,802 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,825. More information about a degree in elementary education from Oklahoma Baptist University

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College placed #12 among the best elementary education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Tishomingo. Murray State College awarded about 13 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $43,916 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete this degree. Read more about the elementary education program at Murray State College

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Carl Albert State College came in at #13 for elementary education this year. Carl Albert State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Poteau. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Carl Albert State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Carl Albert State College generally make around $33,109. Typical student debt for the program is $10,583. Read more about the elementary education program at Carl Albert State College

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University placed #14 among the best elementary education schools. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodwell. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 11 elementary education degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University earn around $53,151 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,249 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alva. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northwestern Oklahoma State University awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Northwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $46,196. Students borrow a median of $22,438 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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East Central University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 27 elementary education degrees were awarded at East Central University in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of East Central University earn a median of $44,395 early in their careers. East Central University graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at East Central University

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University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public school located in the town of Chickasha. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 13 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma generally make around $39,848. Read more about the elementary education program at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

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Mid America Christian University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. 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 10 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mid America Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Mid America Christian University generally make around $43,010. Typical student debt for the program is $37,852. See the full elementary education program report for Mid America Christian University

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College earned the #19 position for elementary education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Midwest City. Rose State College awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Rose State College generally make around $50,860. Typical student debt for the program is $10,402. See the full elementary education program report for Rose State College

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Cameron University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Cameron University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lawton. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Cameron University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $41,453 in their early career. Cameron University graduates carry a median of $27,375 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Cameron University

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Seminole State College earned the #21 position for elementary education this year. Located in the town of Seminole, Seminole State College is a small public university. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Seminole State College in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Seminole State College earn a median of $26,814 early in their careers. Seminole State College graduates carry a median of $10,162 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Seminole State College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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