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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Oklahoma

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,892 Avg Student Debt
$46,960 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Secondary Education Badge [Secondary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/secondary-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value secondary education schools.

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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Oklahoma

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

Best Value Secondary Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked East Central University the best value for a degree in secondary education in Oklahoma. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,032, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete the secondary education program here. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $42,103. Set against $24,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. Located in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,970, with out-of-state students paying around $11,664. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $21,542 in student loans. Soon after graduation, secondary 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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Students looking for strong value in secondary education will find it at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, which ranked #3. 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. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete the secondary education program here. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $45,687. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in secondary education will find it at Rogers State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Secondary Education graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $45,644 early in their careers. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #5 makes Mid America Christian University one of the best values for secondary education. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,294. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $37,852. Secondary Education graduates of Mid America Christian University earn a median of $43,010 early in their careers. Set against $37,852 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mid America Christian University admits about 92% of applicants.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in secondary education this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $24,585. Secondary Education graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $43,892 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,585 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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