2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Oklahoma

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University tops our 2027 list of the best value special education schools in Oklahoma. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $18,660. Early-career special education graduates make about $51,797. That is a strong return on a $18,660 median debt. Southeastern Oklahoma State University admits about 76% of applicants.

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East Central University
Ada, OK

East Central University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #2 spot this year. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. In-state tuition and fees average $8,032, while out-of-state students pay about $17,842. Students borrow a median of $21,840 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of East Central University earn a median of $42,103 early in their careers. Set against $21,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.

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Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeastern State University earned it the #3 place for special education. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $46,045 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the special education program here. Early-career special education graduates make about $58,084. 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
Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. 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, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $22,337. Early-career special education graduates make about $50,993. That is a strong return on a $22,337 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.