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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oklahoma

6 Colleges in the United States
$22,143 Avg Student Debt
$53,208 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Badge [Mechanical Engineering](/majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong mechanical engineering education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanical engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanical engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools

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For return on investment in mechanical engineering, no school beat Tulsa Community College this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $15,789. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Tulsa came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering schools. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Students from in state pay about $49,546 in tuition and fees. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from University Of Tulsa generally make around $70,220. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.

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Students looking for strong value in mechanical engineering will find it at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $21,821. Early-career mechanical engineering graduates make about $71,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value mechanical engineering schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for mechanical engineering graduates is $21,750. Soon after graduation, mechanical engineering degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $69,905. Set against $21,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Oklahoma earned it the #5 place for mechanical engineering. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Mechanical Engineering graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $71,362 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Oklahoma Christian University placed #6 among the best values for mechanical engineering. Located in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,180. Mechanical Engineering graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Mechanical Engineering graduates of Oklahoma Christian University earn a median of $65,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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