2027 Best Value History Schools in Oklahoma

[History](/majors/history/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong history education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for history students.
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2027 Best Value History Schools in Oklahoma
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value History Schools
Oklahoma City Community College earned the #1 spot for value among history schools in Oklahoma. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,059, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. History graduates carry a median of $13,919 in student loans. History graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $39,848 early in their careers. Set against $13,919 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Tulsa Community College, which ranked #2. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Typical student debt for history graduates is $15,789. Early-career history graduates make about $41,718. Set against $15,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma earned it the #3 place for history. Located in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,000, compared with $20,190 for out-of-state students. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma generally make around $30,136. The acceptance rate is 66%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at East Central University earned it the #4 place for history. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,032 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. History graduates carry a median of $19,267 in student loans. History graduates of East Central University earn a median of $31,159 early in their careers. Set against $19,267 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeastern State University earned it the #5 place for history. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. History graduates carry a median of $23,165 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $49,353. That is a strong return on a $23,165 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #6 for value in history this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $39,604. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Rogers State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,750 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,410 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,936 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $45,644 early in their careers. Set against $22,936 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. History graduates carry a median of $21,465 in student loans. History graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $30,522 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Central Oklahoma earned the #9 position for value in history this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. History graduates carry a median of $22,125 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $32,127. That is a strong return on a $22,125 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
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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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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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