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2027 Best Value Design & Applied Arts Schools in Oklahoma

16 Colleges in the United States
$17,354 Avg Student Debt
$41,683 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Design & Applied Arts Badge [Design & Applied Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value design & applied arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Design & Applied Arts Schools in Oklahoma

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in design & applied arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Design & Applied Arts Schools

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Our analysis ranked Oklahoma City Community College the best value for a degree in design & applied arts in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students from in state pay about $4,059 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete the design & applied arts program here. Early-career design & applied arts graduates make about $30,101. Set against $14,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gordon Cooper Technology Center earned it the #2 place for design & applied arts. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Shawnee. Early-career design & applied arts graduates make about $44,822.

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Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK

Students looking for strong value in design & applied arts will find it at Metro Technology Centers, which ranked #3. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Design & Applied Arts graduates carry a median of $15,833 in student loans. Early-career design & applied arts graduates make about $48,236. That is a strong return on a $15,833 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Technology Center earned it the #4 place for design & applied arts. Set in the rural area of Drumright, Central Technology Center is a small public institution. Median earnings reach $36,351 ten years out.

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Students looking for strong value in design & applied arts will find it at Tulsa Technology Center, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for design & applied arts graduates is $11,384. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $32,406 early in their careers. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center came in at #6 for value in design & applied arts this year. Located in the rural area of Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a small public university. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,311.

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Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester earned the #7 position for value in design & applied arts this year. Set in the town of McAlester, Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for design & applied arts graduates is $7,992. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester generally make around $23,377. Set against $7,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #8 among the best values for design & applied arts. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Typical student debt for design & applied arts graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $37,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Francis Tuttle Technology Center ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value design & applied arts schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Design & Applied Arts graduates carry a median of $14,859 in student loans. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Francis Tuttle Technology Center generally make around $26,570. That is a strong return on a $14,859 median debt.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #10 for value in design & applied arts this year. 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, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Design & Applied Arts graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Early-career design & applied arts graduates make about $50,993. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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Canadian Valley Technology Center earned the #11 position for value in design & applied arts this year. Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of El Reno. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Canadian Valley Technology Center generally make around $46,777.

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Southern Oklahoma Technology Center earned the #12 position for value in design & applied arts this year. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ardmore. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,012.

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University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value design & applied arts schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Typical student debt for design & applied arts graduates is $15,875. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $42,619. That is a strong return on a $15,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Oklahoma Baptist University earned the #14 position for value in design & applied arts this year. Located in the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,570. Design & Applied Arts graduates carry a median of $23,425 in student loans. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $47,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,425 median debt. The acceptance rate is 49%.

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Oklahoma Christian University placed #15 among the best values for design & applied arts. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. Students from in state pay about $27,180 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the design & applied arts program here. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Oklahoma Christian University generally make around $31,466. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Clary Sage College placed #16 among the best values for design & applied arts. Located in the city of Tulsa, Clary Sage College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $10,941 to complete the design & applied arts program here. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Clary Sage College generally make around $17,889. That is a strong return on a $10,941 median debt.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

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