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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Oklahoma

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,885 Avg Student Debt
$52,787 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Finance Badge [Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for finance students.

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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in finance, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Finance Schools

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Leading the list is Southeastern Oklahoma State University, our #1 best value for finance in Oklahoma. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Durant. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $18,660. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $51,797. Set against $18,660 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southeastern Oklahoma State University admits about 76% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in finance will find it at University Of Tulsa, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,546. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $65,012. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Tulsa admits about 62% of applicants.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Finance graduates carry a median of $19,550 in student loans. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $66,904. Set against $19,550 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Northeastern State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #4 spot this year. Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Finance graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Early-career finance graduates make about $45,998. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the best values for finance. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Finance graduates carry a median of $22,060 in student loans. Finance graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $56,916 early in their careers. Set against $22,060 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #6 for value in finance this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Students borrow a median of $24,793 to complete the finance program here. Early-career finance graduates make about $50,151. Set against $24,793 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value finance schools. Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students from in state pay about $34,754 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $27,248. Finance graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $58,379 early in their careers. Set against $27,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Oral Roberts University earned the #8 position for value in finance this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $28,022 to complete the finance program here. Finance graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $41,180 early in their careers. Set against $28,022 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oral Roberts University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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