College ROI Report
Updated 2024
Best-value Colleges in Oklahoma
If you are considering applying to a college in the Sooner State, Payscale’s Oklahoma ROI Report rankings can guide you to the best value colleges in the state.
| Rank | School Name | 20 Year Net ROI | Total 4 Year Cost | Graduation Rate | Typical Years to Graduate | Average Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:11 | School Name: Southern Nazarene University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$290,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$164,000 | Graduation Rate:57% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$26,400 |
| Rank:12 | School Name: Oklahoma City University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$270,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$186,000 | Graduation Rate:69% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$25,200 |
| Rank:13 | School Name:_50px.png) University of Central Oklahoma (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$264,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$101,000 | Graduation Rate:35% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$30,500 |
| Rank:14 | School Name:_50px.png) Oklahoma Wesleyan University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$263,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$171,000 | Graduation Rate:34% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$25,800 |
| Rank:15 | School Name: Mid-America Christian University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$255,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$123,000 | Graduation Rate:39% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$24,600 |
| Rank:16 | School Name: Cameron University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$241,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$68,900 | Graduation Rate:25% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$19,100 |
| Rank:17 | School Name: Northeastern State University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$238,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$75,800 | Graduation Rate:38% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$22,200 |
| Rank:18 | School Name:University of Central Oklahoma (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$221,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$145,000 | Graduation Rate:35% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$30,500 |
| Rank:19 | School Name: East Central University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$219,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$79,300 | Graduation Rate:31% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$22,100 |
| Rank:20 | School Name: Langston University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$215,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$82,800 | Graduation Rate:23% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$29,100 |
Choosing a college is a major investment. By looking at the 20-year net ROI and annualized ROI of each college on our list, you can make sure to choose a school you can afford based on your current family income and your projected earnings over the next two decades. Earnings, however, depend greatly on choice of major so take that into account as well.
When ranked by college return on investment, Oklahoma is home to several public schools that provide a good return. The University of Oklahoma is one of these. Notable alumni include Blake Griffin, James Garner and Olivia Munn.
Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma is a Big 10 school, and the Cowboys and Cowgirls are passionate about their winning sports teams, especially football. Garth Brooks, Gary Busey and Randy Couture were all OSU graduates.More rankings for best-value colleges:
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