by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about University of Central Oklahoma Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #1,042 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.In addition, UCO, Central took the #9 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UCO, Central took the #1,042 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UCO, Central took the #9 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Oklahoma.
University of Central Oklahoma was the school of choice for 1,777 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Women make up 66.5% of the total graduate student body at UCO, Central while men make up 33.5%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 25.5% of the graduate students who attend UCO, Central are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at UCO, Central. Around 27.1% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UCO, Central who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,741.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UCO, Central is $61,757.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at UCO, Central based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $87,428 |
| Educational Administration | $67,349 |
| Communication Sciences | $63,946 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | $61,541 |
| Student Counseling | $58,395 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $57,733 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $55,611 |
| Special Education | $54,517 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $51,012 |
| Public Administration | $49,115 |
University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma.The suburban atmosphere of Edmond makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of University of Central Oklahoma.
Contact details for UCO, Central are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034 |
| Phone: | 405-974-2000 |
| Website: | www.uco.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UCO.Bronchos |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UCOBronchos |
About 46.1% of the graduate students at University of Central Oklahoma took at least one online class.For that same period, 19.0% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
Listed here are the programs in which University of Central Oklahoma awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 17 | — |
| Public Administration | 11 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2 | — |
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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