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2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Oklahoma

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,601 Avg Student Debt
$47,409 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Work Badge [Social Work](/majors/social-services-public-administration/social-work/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong social work education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for social work students.

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2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Oklahoma

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the social work degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Social Work Schools

1

For return on investment in social work, no school beat Tulsa Community College this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Social Work graduates carry a median of $10,038 in student loans. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $10,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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East Central University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,032, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. Social Work graduates carry a median of $26,219 in student loans. Social Work graduates of East Central University earn a median of $42,103 early in their careers. Set against $26,219 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Northwestern Oklahoma State University one of the best values for social work. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alva. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,970, compared with $11,664 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $21,542. Social Work graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $44,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

4

Northeastern State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in social work, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,810, with out-of-state students paying around $17,290. Students borrow a median of $30,785 to complete the social work program here. Social Work graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $43,407 early in their careers. Set against $30,785 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. 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 social work program here. Social Work graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $53,107 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Oral Roberts University landed the #6 spot for social work value this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $28,022 to complete the social work program here. Social Work graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of $41,180 early in their careers. Set against $28,022 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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