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2027 Best Journalism Schools in Oklahoma

6 Colleges in the United States
373 Journalism Degrees Awarded
$37,455 Avg Early-Career Salary

Journalism programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their journalism programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for journalism students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Journalism in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall journalism education in Oklahoma.

Top Schools in Journalism

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best journalism schools. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 282 journalism degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the journalism program make about $36,744 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Get the full journalism details for University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top schools for journalism. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 18 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $31,068 in the first couple years of their career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best journalism schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. Oklahoma City Community College awarded about 17 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from Oklahoma City Community College earn around $39,848 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,250. See the full journalism program report for Oklahoma City Community College

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Students looking for a strong journalism program will find one at Northeastern State University, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Tahlequah. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Northeastern State University awarded about 11 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $49,353. Northeastern State University graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. Read more about the journalism program at Northeastern State University

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University Of Central Oklahoma is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in journalism, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Students who receive their journalism degree from University Of Central Oklahoma earn around $28,139 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the journalism program at University Of Central Oklahoma

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Langston University
Langston, OK

Langston University placed #6 among the best journalism schools. Set in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Langston University awarded about 11 journalism degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, journalism degree recipients from Langston University generally make around $39,579. Typical student debt for the program is $30,017. More information about a degree in journalism from Langston University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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