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Oklahoma Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide

This guide to teaching schools in Oklahoma provides valuable information for aspiring teachers looking to work in the education sector. Like most states, Oklahoma requires all teachers to complete a teacher preparation program at an accredited school and there are several colleges and universities that offer teaching degrees in Oklahoma. The degree programs are designed to prepare future teachers for a successful career. On this page you will find lists of top-rated teaching programs, a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs, and student reviews. For anyone pursuing a teaching degree in Oklahoma, this guide can help you find the right program for your individual needs.

Quick Facts

  • There are 41 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Oklahoma.1
  • 18 colleges and universities offer an associate’s degree in education.*1
  • 24 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.*1
  • 15 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.*1
  • 5 schools ranked in Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019.2
  • No schools ranked in Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Education Majors 2020.3
  • 3 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019.4
  • 2 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019.5
  • 18 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP.

*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.

Top-Ranked Schools with Education Programs in Oklahoma

Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019*

  • University of Tulsa (#179)
  • University of Oklahoma (#186)
  • University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (#213)
  • Oklahoma City University (#225)
  • Oklahoma State University (#262)

*Institution-wide ranking.

US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019

  • University of Oklahoma (#78 tie)
  • Oklahoma State University (#104 tie)
  • Oral Roberts University (#195-258)

US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019

  • Northeastern State University (#189 tie)
  • East Central University (#228-299)

School Programs for Becoming a Teacher in Oklahoma

Comparison of Teacher Preparation Programs

We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Oklahoma according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.

While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.

You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2017-2018 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.

Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.

State-Approved SchoolCAEP Accred.?6NCTQ Undergrad Elementary Prog. % (2016)**7NCTQ Undergrad Secondary Prog. % (2017)**7Teacher Prep Prog. Enrollment8Teacher Prep Prog. Completers8Licensing Exams Pass Rate8Net Price***1
Bacone CollegeNo——23—$22,432
Cameron UniversityYes15%30%1016896%$8,410
East Central UniversityYes45%13%1677286%$8,795
Langston UniversityYes52%—101—$12,080
Mid-America Christian UniversityNo——6913—$19,001
Northeastern State UniversityYes—49%37120890%$8,833
Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityYes23%9%1064598%$9,070
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityYes88%12%20061100%$19,008
Oklahoma Christian UniversityYes——8027100%$19,473
Oklahoma City UniversityYes——741090%$27,234
Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityYes29%—381461%$13,026
Oklahoma State UniversityYes72%—45225695%$14,513
Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityYes——181090%$25,805
Oral Roberts UniversityYes84%—2153482%$19,744
Randall University (formerly Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College)No——2——$15,597
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityYes25%3%876993%$8,289
Southern Nazarene UniversityYes12%20%583992%$15,798
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityYes19%8%2708787%$11,893
University of Central OklahomaYes25%52%85617693%$13,995
University of OklahomaYes96%84%72813196%$20,003
University of Science & Arts of OklahomaYes63%26%373585%$7,470
University of TulsaNo——1937100%$25,436

*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).

Profiles of Well-Known Schools

Oklahoma State University: Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, OK is home to the OSU College of Education, which is one of the largest in the entire university with over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College of Education’s mission is to develop and prepare current and future education professionals who will enrich the lives of students in diverse settings. The goal of the college is to make lifelong learners of its graduates and their students. The OSU College of Education holds nine accreditations and certifications meaning students can be rest assured they are receiving a world-class education based on cutting-edge research and years of wisdom. OSU consistently prepares the state’s finest educational practitioners whether they are teachers, counselors, advisors, administrators or IT developers.

University of Oklahoma: Norman, Oklahoma is home to the Jeannie Rainbolt College of Education (JRCOE). The JRCOE is home to three departments including instructional leadership & curriculum development, educational leadership and policy studies, and educational psychology. Each department offers a number of degrees at the bachelor’s and graduate levels. Students are able to choose from nearly 100 different majors and areas of concentration that lead to successful and fruitful careers in teaching, administration, counseling, and more. The faculty hold degrees in the areas in which they teach along with years of experience. Each program has specific admissions requirements so it is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with criteria and admissions deadlines.

FIND SCHOOLS

Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Oklahoma

Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and it is unlikely that you will have similar results. Please review the “Data, Student Reviews and Other Information” section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.

East Central University
1100 E 14
Ada, OK 74820-6899
(580) 332-8000
www.ecok.edu

Eastern Oklahoma State College
1301 W Main St
Wilburton, OK 74578-4999
(918) 465-2361
www.eosc.edu

Langston University
102 Page Hall
Langston, OK 73050
(405) 466-3428

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
200 I St NE
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8441
www.neo.edu

Northeastern State University
600 N Grand
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
(918) 456-5511
www.nsuok.edu

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd
Alva, OK 73717-2799
(580) 327-1700
www.nwosu.edu

Oklahoma Baptist University
500 W University
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 275-2850
www.okbu.edu

Oklahoma Christian University
2501 E Memorial Rd
Edmond, OK 73013-1100
(405) 425-5000
www.oc.edu

Oklahoma City University
2501 N Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1402
(405) 208-5000
www.okcu.edu

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
323 Eagle Ave
Goodwell, OK 73939-0430
(580) 349-2611
www.opsu.edu

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee
1801 E 4th St
Okmulgee, OK 74447-3901
(918) 293-4678
http://osuit.edu

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
107 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078-1015
(405) 744-5000
https://okstate.com/

Student Review: “The Agricultural Education teacher preparatory program at Oklahoma State University is one of the best programs of this kind in the nation. This program, as well as the university staff, went the extra mile in preparing me for a career in the field of education. The courses I took were all very valuable and provided plenty of hands-on experiences with lesson planning and working with students. The faculty also have many diverse experiences, and I owe much of my success in the field to them. I especially enjoyed my semester spent student teaching. University faculty went the extra mile to place me at a school where I could both rely on my strengths and still grow. Overall, I had an incredibly positive experience with my education program at Oklahoma State University, and the education I received here laid the foundation for my current career as a teacher.” -Student at Oklahoma State University
stars-5
Student Review: “I really enjoyed my time in the Secondary Education program at Oklahoma State University’s [main] Stillwater Campus. The program and professors helped me to develop a sound understanding of the legal, pedagogical, and social aspects of teaching, as well as an intimate knowledge of the subject area for which I was seeking certification. The advisors in the College of Education were extremely helpful in providing assistance planning out my path through college, as well as my future career. The professors were warm and eager to offer assistance in any way they could. The small class sizes allowed for intimate instruction and a sense of unity among the students. Pedagogy, the history of the teacher in American schools, and other education related courses were challenging, yet totally engaging.” -Student at Oklahoma State University
stars-5

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
2201 Silver Lake Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74006-6299
(918) 333-6151
www.okwu.edu

Oral Roberts University
7777 S Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74171
(918) 495-6161
www.oru.edu

Saint Gregorys University
1900 W MacArthur
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 878-5100

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Fifth and University
Durant, OK 74701-0609
(580) 745-2000
https://www.se.edu/

Student Review: “One of the things that I have most enjoyed about SOSU is the small size campus with the excellent education. As a non-traditional student (over 25) I was very concerned about fitting in on campus, but once I started classes, I found great diversity at the school. I have become a member in several on-campus organizations and love the fact that there is something for everyone. The school offers several great programs of study and many classes are offered online, which can be great for the working student. The professors seem to genuinely care about their students, and because of the small class size, you get to know them personally. The one thing that the school could do better is offer all classes every semester. It can be very difficult to make a class schedule and get all the requisite classes in when some are offered only in the fall or spring and only at one time. All in all, I would recommend the school if you are looking for a small campus.” -Shiela W., student at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
stars-4

Southern Nazarene University
6729 NW 39th Expy
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6400

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Dr
Weatherford, OK 73096-3098
(580) 772-6611
www.swosu.edu

Tulsa Community College*
6111 E Skelly Dr
Tulsa, OK 74135-6198
(918) 595-7000

University of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 974-2000
www.uco.edu

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
660 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK 73019-3072
(405) 325-0311
www.ou.edu

University of Tulsa
800 South Tucker Drive
Tulsa, OK 74104-3189
(918) 631-2000
www.utulsa.edu

An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.

References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-best-college-values-college-finder/index.php#Tile
3. The Princeton Review. The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2019.
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
5. US News & World Report Best Online Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
6. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
7. National Council on Teacher Quality Teacher Preparation Program Review: https://www.nctq.org/review/home
8. US Department of Education 2018 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx