2026 Best Value Value Schools in Oklahoma
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/cyber-computer-forensics-and-counterterrorism/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Oklahoma
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
For return on investment in value, no school beat Rose State College this year. Rose State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, compared with $11,407 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,286 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Rose State College generally make around $58,988. That is a strong return on a $10,286 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Northeastern State University one of the best values for value. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Value graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $49,353. Set against $23,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of Central Oklahoma is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $23,350 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $38,710. Set against $23,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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