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2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Oklahoma

29 Colleges in the United States
4,112 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,906 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts general studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts general studies education in Oklahoma.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus this year for liberal arts general studies. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 240 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $55,222. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 293 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,938 in their early career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Oral Roberts University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Oral Roberts University awarded about 44 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $41,180 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,022 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Oral Roberts University

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A rank of #4 makes Northern Oklahoma College one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. Set in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public institution. About 147 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northern Oklahoma College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Northern Oklahoma College earn around $40,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Northern Oklahoma College

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. There were roughly 95 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $38,899. Typical student debt for the program is $22,879. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma City Community College placed #6 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. There were roughly 592 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $34,626 in their early career. Oklahoma City Community College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Oklahoma City Community College

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University Of Central Oklahoma placed #7 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 174 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Central Oklahoma earn around $37,786 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Central Oklahoma

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Oklahoma Christian University landed the #8 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Edmond. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 100 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Oklahoma Christian University earn around $49,615 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,050 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Oklahoma Christian University

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alva. Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Northwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $36,300. Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates carry a median of $22,170 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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Tulsa Community College earned the #10 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 1,073 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Tulsa Community College earn around $30,847 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,837 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Tulsa Community College

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Redlands Community College earned the #11 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of El Reno. About 84 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Redlands Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Redlands Community College generally make around $28,878. Typical student debt for the program is $8,739. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Redlands Community College

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Southern Nazarene University earned the #12 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southern Nazarene University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Southern Nazarene University earn around $23,445 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $30,754 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Southern Nazarene University

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Oklahoma Panhandle State University earned the #13 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $57,445 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,291. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University

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University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma earned the #14 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 68 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma earn around $30,136 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma

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Cameron University earned the #15 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Lawton. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 30 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Cameron University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Cameron University earn a median of $43,865 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,189 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Cameron University

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Carl Albert State College came in at #16 for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Poteau. Carl Albert State College awarded about 40 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Carl Albert State College generally make around $26,648. Carl Albert State College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Carl Albert State College

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Northeastern State University placed #17 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeastern State University graduates 35% of students within six years. About 86 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $31,794 in their early career. Northeastern State University graduates carry a median of $30,582 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Northeastern State University

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public university. About 43 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $46,400 in their early career. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

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Rogers State University landed the #19 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rogers State University awarded about 21 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $45,644 in their early career. Rogers State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Rogers State University

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Connors State College came in at #20 for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Warner. There were roughly 64 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Connors State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $47,964 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,071. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Connors State College

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Mid America Christian University earned the #21 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Mid America Christian University graduates 39% of students within six years. Mid America Christian University awarded about 38 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Mid America Christian University earn a median of $43,010 early in their careers. Mid America Christian University graduates carry a median of $28,450 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Mid America Christian University

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College landed the #22 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public university. About 75 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Murray State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Murray State College earn around $23,913 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,336. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Murray State College

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Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Rose State College came in at #23 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Midwest City. About 220 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Rose State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Rose State College earn around $26,364 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Rose State College

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Seminole State College earned the #24 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Seminole, Seminole State College is a small public university. Seminole State College awarded about 49 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Seminole State College earn around $26,814 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,610 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Seminole State College

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Western Oklahoma State College earned the #25 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Western Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the town of Altus. There were roughly 64 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Oklahoma State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Western Oklahoma State College earn around $17,755 in the first couple years of their career. Western Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $6,308 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Western Oklahoma State College

Rest of the Top 29 Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s liberal arts general studies ranking:

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Langston University
Langston, OK
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

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