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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Oklahoma

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,608 Avg Student Debt
$49,392 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Science Education Badge [Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong science education education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value science education schools.

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2027 Best Value Science Education Schools in Oklahoma

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

Best Value Science Education Schools

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University tops our 2027 list of the best value science education schools in Oklahoma. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alva. In-state tuition and fees average $5,970, compared with $11,664 for out-of-state students. Science Education graduates carry a median of $21,542 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Northwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $44,406. That is a strong return on a $21,542 median debt. Northwestern Oklahoma State University admits about 66% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes Northeastern State University one of the best values for science education. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $47,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,469 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $25,000. Early-career science education graduates make about $43,302. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value science education schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Science Education graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Early-career science education graduates make about $47,572. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in science education will find it at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #5. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the science education program here. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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