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Education Schools in Oklahoma

1,574 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Oklahoma

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,374
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70
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Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Oklahoma

In this state, there are 93,300 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $51,870, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oklahoma that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant
423 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $34,707 after graduation. A typical student attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University will pay a net price of $8,109.

#2

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Stillwater
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. A typical student attending OSU will pay a net price of $14,237. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

#3

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Norman
187 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,766 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#4

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,090 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $17,339. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,563 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

#6

East Central University

Ada
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $10,496. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,594 a year. 88% of students get financical aid.

#6

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at SWOSU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#8

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at SNU. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Cameron University

Lawton
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Cameron University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

#10

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

A typical student attending NWOSU will pay a net price of $10,470. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

Education Careers in OK

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $40,750
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $30,130
Business Professors 13% $56,590
Special Education Teachers 13% $36,270
Preschool Education Administrators 12% $37,540
Interpreters and Translators 11% $30,200
Preschool Teachers 11% $27,440
Coaches and Scouts 11% $31,470
Biological Science Professors 10% $70,100
Geography Professors 10% $54,250
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 10% $42,340
Librarians 9% $43,610
Teachers 8% $0
Psychology Professors 8% $56,820
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $44,770
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $70,390
Economics Professors 8% $0
Teacher Assistants 8% $18,580
High School Teachers 7% $41,280
Elementary School Teachers 7% $38,620
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $38,190
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,810
Middle School Teachers 7% $39,950
Special Education Professors 7% $43,560
Social Sciences Professors 7% $39,640
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $54,660
History Professors 7% $62,010
Instructional Coordinators 7% $53,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,790
Multimedia Collections Specialists 6% $37,970
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $76,910
Home Economics Professors 6% $65,490
Education Professors 6% $51,090
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $47,500
Vocational Education Professors 5% $54,270
Postsecondary Education Administrators 5% $81,270
Sociology Professors 4% $61,800
Technical Education Teachers 4% $38,700
Political Science Professors 4% $66,270
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $55,240
Education, Training, and Library Workers 4% $38,970
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 3% $45,590
Education Administrators 3% $71,740
Agricultural Sciences Professors 3% $83,280
Computer Science Professors 3% $63,780
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0
Social Scientists 0% $71,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Psychology 390
Library Science 109
Social Sciences 93
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 53
Communication & Journalism 52
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 40
History 34

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