2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Oklahoma

[Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health students.
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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Oklahoma
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public health degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Public Health Schools
For return on investment in public health, no school beat Northeastern State University this year. 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, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,464 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $41,457. That is a strong return on a $27,464 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $23,138. Early-career public health graduates make about $58,084. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $48,360. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Students looking for strong value in public health will find it at University Of Central Oklahoma, which ranked #4. 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. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $21,625. Public Health graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $49,560 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
Community Care College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Community Care College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $16,508 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Community Care College earn a median of $25,994 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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