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2027 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in Oklahoma

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,023 Avg Student Debt
$49,458 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Educational Administration Badge [Educational Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for educational administration students.

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2027 Best Value Educational Administration Schools in Oklahoma

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the educational administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Educational Administration Schools

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For return on investment in educational administration, no school beat Southeastern Oklahoma State University this year. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Educational Administration graduates carry a median of $18,660 in student loans. Educational Administration graduates of Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $55,281 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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East Central University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value educational administration schools. Set in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,032, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. Students borrow a median of $21,840 to complete the educational administration program here. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from East Central University generally make around $58,588. That is a strong return on a $21,840 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in educational administration will find it at Cameron University, which ranked #3. Cameron University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lawton. In-state tuition and fees average $7,095, with out-of-state students paying around $16,515. Educational Administration graduates carry a median of $23,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, educational administration degree recipients from Cameron University generally make around $56,061. That is a strong return on a $23,967 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeastern State University earned it the #4 place for educational administration. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,810, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete the educational administration program here. Educational Administration graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $65,482 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,465 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southwestern Oklahoma State University earned it the #5 place for educational administration. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, with out-of-state students paying around $8,499. Educational Administration graduates carry a median of $20,795 in student loans. Educational Administration graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $66,072 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #6 among the best values for educational administration. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $23,138. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $54,854 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #7 for value in educational administration this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Educational Administration graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Early-career educational administration graduates make about $51,023. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Central Oklahoma placed #8 among the best values for educational administration. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Educational Administration graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans. Educational Administration graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $59,866 early in their careers. Set against $23,321 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.

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Southern Nazarene University placed #9 among the best values for educational administration. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,190 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for educational administration graduates is $29,684. Educational Administration graduates of Southern Nazarene University earn a median of $58,182 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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