Oklahoma Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This guide to teacher preparation programs in Oklahoma provides essential information for those pursuing a teaching degree in the state. Oklahoma is home to a variety of colleges and universities that offer state-approved programs that prepare future educators. Below, you’ll find a comparison table of approved programs along with curated lists of top-ranked and affordable options to support your search.
Table of Contents
- OK Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 12 Affordable OK Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Oklahoma Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Oklahoma Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares 22 Oklahoma teacher preparation programs across key factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Oklahoma Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Oklahoma traditional certification guide and our Oklahoma alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Yes | 116 | 45 | 96% | — | — | — | $8,442 |
| East Central University | Yes | 147 | 39 | 82% | — | — | — | $9,776 |
| Langston University | Yes | 20 | 9 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $11,691 |
| Mid-America Christian University | No | 73 | 8 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $18,465 |
| Northeastern State University | Yes | 414 | 131 | 82% | — | — | — | $9,790 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Yes | 180 | 36 | 71% | — | — | — | $10,747 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Yes | 152 | 25 | 89% | — | — | — | $24,277 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | Yes | 48 | 23 | 100% | — | — | — | $20,761 |
| Oklahoma City University | Yes | 74 | 16 | 80% | — | — | — | $25,072 |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Yes | 40 | 12 | 83% | — | — | — | $8,719 |
| Oklahoma State University | Yes | 421 | 193 | 96% | — | — | — | $14,763 |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Yes | 63 | 8 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $25,273 |
| Oral Roberts University | Yes | 169 | 31 | 83% | — | — | — | $20,461 |
| Randall University | No | 21 | 2 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $18,278 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Yes | 78 | 28 | 96% | — | — | — | $8,276 |
| Southern Nazarene University | Yes | 89 | 20 | 80% | — | — | — | $20,673 |
| Southwestern Christian University | No | 36 | 4 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $17,573 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Yes | 574 | 89 | 72% | — | — | — | $13,105 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Yes | 101 | 26 | 82% | — | — | — | $16,764 |
| University of Oklahoma | Yes | 852 | 143 | 91% | — | — | — | $21,836 |
| University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma | Yes | 699 | 115 | 96% | — | — | — | $8,000 |
| University of Tulsa | No | 90 | 34 | 94% | — | — | — | $25,333 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Oklahoma
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These 12 most affordable schools have a net price under $18,000.
- University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma ($8,000)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($8,276)
- Cameron University ($8,442)
- Oklahoma Panhandle State University ($8,719)
- East Central University ($9,776)
- Northeastern State University ($9,790)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($10,747)
- Langston University ($11,691)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($13,105)
- Oklahoma State University ($14,763)
- University of Central Oklahoma ($16,764)
- Southwestern Christian University ($17,573)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Oklahoma
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Oklahoma
Our list of the top seven bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Oklahoma Christian University (100%)
- Cameron University (96%)
- Oklahoma State University (96%)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University (96%)
- University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (96%)
- University of Tulsa (94%)
- University of Oklahoma (91%)2
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The 14 Oklahoma schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Carl Albert State College
- Connors State College
- Eastern Oklahoma State College
- Murray State College
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
- Northern Oklahoma College
- Oklahoma City Community College
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- Redlands Community College
- Rogers State University*
- Rose State College
- Seminole State College
- Tulsa Community College
- Western Oklahoma State College
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/