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2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Oklahoma

22 Colleges in the United States
$21,374 Avg Student Debt
$44,786 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
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2027 Best Value Elementary Education Schools in Oklahoma

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

Best Value Elementary Education Schools

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Oklahoma City Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools in Oklahoma. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,059 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $8,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $39,848. That is a strong return on a $8,999 median debt.

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Northern Oklahoma College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tonkawa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. Elementary Education graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,811 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in elementary education will find it at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,000, compared with $20,190 for out-of-state students. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $39,848. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma admits about 66% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in elementary education will find it at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #4. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Durant. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $47,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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A rank of #5 makes East Central University one of the best values for elementary education. Set in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,032, while out-of-state students pay about $17,842. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $24,750. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from East Central University generally make around $44,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #6 for value in elementary education this year. Set in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,970, compared with $11,664 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $21,542. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Northwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $44,406. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College came in at #7 for value in elementary education this year. Located in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,213, with out-of-state students paying around $11,363. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $15,568. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $46,400. Set against $15,568 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Cameron University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Located in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,095, while out-of-state students pay about $16,515. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $27,375. Elementary Education graduates of Cameron University earn a median of $41,453 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,375 median debt.

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Northeastern State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah. Students from in state pay about $7,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $23,807 in student loans. Elementary Education graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $42,150 early in their careers. Set against $23,807 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #10 spot for elementary education value this year. Set in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, with out-of-state students paying around $8,499. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $23,125. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $45,687. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College came in at #11 for value in elementary education this year. Murray State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tishomingo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,230, compared with $11,430 for out-of-state students. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $16,542 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Set against $16,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Carl Albert State College landed the #12 spot for elementary education value this year. Located in the town of Poteau, Carl Albert State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,230, compared with $8,708 for out-of-state students. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $10,583 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Carl Albert State College generally make around $33,109. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #13 among the best values for elementary education. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $22,626 in student loans. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $46,244. Set against $22,626 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.

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Seminole State College earned the #14 position for value in elementary education this year. Seminole State College is a small public school located in the town of Seminole. Students from in state pay about $5,460 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,790. Students borrow a median of $10,162 to complete the elementary education program here. Elementary Education graduates of Seminole State College earn a median of $26,814 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Rogers State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,750, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Rogers State University generally make around $45,644. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best values for elementary education. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $24,585 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $43,892. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Mid America Christian University earned the #17 position for value in elementary education this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,294. Students borrow a median of $37,852 to complete the elementary education program here. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $43,010. Set against $37,852 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. 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 $26,510 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $47,476. That is a strong return on a $26,510 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma Baptist University placed #19 among the best values for elementary education. Oklahoma Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Shawnee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,570. Typical student debt for elementary education graduates is $25,825. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Oklahoma Baptist University generally make around $45,802. Set against $25,825 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma Christian University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value elementary education schools. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,180. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Oklahoma Christian University generally make around $47,801. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oklahoma Christian University admits about 96% of applicants.

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Southern Nazarene University landed the #21 spot for elementary education value this year. Set in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,190. Students borrow a median of $29,684 to complete the elementary education program here. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $45,032. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Oral Roberts University came in at #22 for value in elementary education this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Elementary Education graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Early-career elementary education graduates make about $46,531. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.

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