by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Southwestern Oklahoma State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #784 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.Southwestern Oklahoma State University also ranked #6 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University was ranked #784 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.In addition, Southwestern Oklahoma State University took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Oklahoma.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University took the #784 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Southwestern Oklahoma State University took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Oklahoma.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #784 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Southwestern Oklahoma State University also ranked #6 for Best Graduate Schools in Oklahoma.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 839 graduate students attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 74.7% of the total graduate students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are women and 25.3% are men.
Of all the graduate students at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, around 30.3% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 3.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Southwestern Oklahoma State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $20,956.
After earning their master’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $63,831.
Professional degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn an average early-career salary of $132,259.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $132,259 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | $88,466 |
| Educational Administration | $73,678 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,372 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $49,838 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $49,430 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution located in Weatherford, Oklahoma.The surrounding location of Weatherford is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Contact details for Southwestern Oklahoma State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK 73096-3001 |
| Phone: | 580-772-6611 |
| Website: | www.swosu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Southwestern-Oklahoma-State-University/35024399817?ref=s |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/swosu |
Around 80.7% of Southwestern Oklahoma State University graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 59.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 45 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 45 | $49,838 |
| Educational Administration | 28 | $73,678 |
| Educational Assessment | 36 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 18 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 43 | — |
| Special Education | 9 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 38 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 54 | $132,259 |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 13 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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