by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 21 schools in Oklahoma, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Oklahoma for overall quality. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #2 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,932.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma.
Not only is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,097.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,407.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Northeastern State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,048.
The quality degree programs at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma. Located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,591.
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East Central University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. This small public school is located in Ada, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Central University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,472.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Durant, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,930.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,179.
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Oklahoma Christian University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oklahoma Christian University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,675.
Cameron University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #10. Cameron University is a small public school located in Lawton, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cameron University is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,363.
University of Central Oklahoma came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking. Edmond, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Central Oklahoma a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Oklahoma for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,691.
Mid-America Christian University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #12. MACU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Mid-America Christian University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,028.
With a ranking of #13, Rogers State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. Claremore, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rogers State University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,353.
Langston University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking. This small public school is located in Langston, Oklahoma.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Langston University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Oklahoma. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,209.
Southern Nazarene University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Southern Nazarene University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $17,582.
With a ranking of #16, University of Tulsa did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
University of Tulsa has the honor of being ranked #3 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,049.
Oklahoma City University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking. OCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Not only is Oklahoma City University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $22,484.
Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. OBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Not only is Oklahoma Baptist University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $17,753.
Oral Roberts University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Oral Roberts University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $19,837.
Southwestern Christian University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking, coming in at #20. SCU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Not only is Southwestern Christian University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Oklahoma for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $19,004.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oklahoma ranking. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Oklahoma for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $26,901.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
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