2023 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 25 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma
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Our analysis found Tulsa Community College to be the best value school for healthcare students in Oklahoma. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that handed out 758 degrees in 2020-2021.
Tulsa Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,049 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Tulsa Community College graduates make an average of $35,249 annually.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City Community College is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 488 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OCCC are $9,810 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, OCCC graduates make an average of $34,940 annually.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Connors State College is a great place for healthcare students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. CSC is a public institution located in Warner, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 207 degrees in 2020-2021.
CSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,562 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,259 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,867 during the early year of their career.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a small public school located in Miami, Oklahoma that handed out 154 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NEO A&M College are $11,063 per year. On average, students take out $18,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NEO A&M College graduates make an average of $43,864 annually.
The excellent programs at Northern Oklahoma College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College is a public institution located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 147 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Oklahoma College are $11,325 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,064 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Northern Oklahoma College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,818 during the early year of their career.
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 284 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OSU-OKC are $10,908 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,719 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, OSU-OKC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,026 during the early year of their career.
Northeastern State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list. Northeastern State University is a medium-sized public school located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma that handed out 304 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $15,755 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NSU graduates make an average of $41,444 annually.
NSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list.
Rose State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Midwest City, Oklahoma is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 178 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RSC are $11,131 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,545 in student loans. During the early years of their career, RSC graduates make an average of $43,105 annually.
Carl Albert State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Poteau, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.
Carl Albert State College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,942 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,182 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Carl Albert State College graduates make an average of $30,629 annually.
University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the fairly large public school handed out 303 degrees in 2020-2021.
UCO undergraduate students pay an average of $18,917 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,293 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $173 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UCO graduates make an average of $39,113 annually.
UCO did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list.
Murray State College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value healthcare programs. Murray State College is a public institution located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 109 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Murray State College are $10,830 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Murray State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,761 during the early year of their career.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #12 on the list. Weatherford, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 564 students in 2020-2021.
SWOSU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,023 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SWOSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,852 during the early year of their career.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma that handed out 97 degrees in 2020-2021.
OSU Institute of Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $11,384 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,360 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $256, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from OSU Institute of Technology, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,948 during the early years of their career.
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Seminole State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Seminole State College is a small public school situated in Seminole, Oklahoma. It awarded 75 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seminole State College are $11,430 per year. On average, students take out $14,008 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Seminole State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,395 during the early year of their career.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #15 on the list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 197 degrees in 2020-2021.
OSU undergraduate students pay an average of $24,764 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $339 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OSU graduates make an average of $47,215 annually.
OSU also made our Best Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list, coming in at #3.
Langston University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list. This small public school is located in Langston, Oklahoma, and it awarded 95 degrees in 2020-2021.
Langston University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,889 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,768 in student loans.After graduating from Langston University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,909 during the early years of their career.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list. University of Oklahoma is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 86 degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Oklahoma undergraduate students pay an average of $25,116 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $23,983 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $471, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Oklahoma graduates make an average of $50,499 annually.
Rogers State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in Claremore, Oklahoma, the small public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at RSU are $15,960 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,765 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, RSU graduates make an average of $38,722 annually.
Oklahoma City University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 197 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OCU are $32,744 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $27,472 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $721 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OCU graduates make an average of $51,986 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OCU is ranked #4 for overall quality in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. OC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Edmond, Oklahoma. It awarded 61 degrees in 2020-2021.
OC undergraduate students pay an average of $25,090 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $23,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, OC graduates make an average of $51,492 annually.
OC also took the #5 spot in our Best Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma rankings.
Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students. It came in at #21 on the list. OBU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 69 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OBU are $32,050 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from OBU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,429 during the early years of their career.
University of Tulsa came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 96 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Tulsa are $45,138 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,962 in student loans. During the early years of their career, University of Tulsa graduates make an average of $56,947 annually.
In addition to its great value ranking, University of Tulsa is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list.
Southern Nazarene University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma list. Bethany, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 73 students in 2020-2021.
SNU undergraduate students pay an average of $27,000 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,470 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SNU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,687 during the early year of their career.
Oral Roberts University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 50 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ORU are $31,558 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,993 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $321 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ORU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,338 during the early year of their career.
Platt College - North OKC came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the very small private for-profit school handed out 91 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Platt College - North OKC are $0 per year. On average, students take out $14,636 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $41 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Platt College - North OKC graduates make an average of $28,257 annually.
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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%.
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