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2027 Best Value History Schools in Oklahoma

9 Colleges in the United States
$20,458 Avg Student Debt
$46,911 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value History Badge [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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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%.

4

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.

5

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.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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