Cheapest Design and Applied Arts Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's public universities deliver Design and Applied Arts education at remarkably low net costs, with Northeastern State University leading at just $11,800 annually. The $12,080 gap between the cheapest public option and most expensive private program reflects the state's commitment to accessible creative education. Oklahoma's growing aerospace industry at Tinker Air Force Base creates demand for design professionals, while graduates typically earn between $33,459 and $39,369 in a state where housing costs remain well below national averages.

Programs

$11,800 – $23,880

Net Price Range

$36,414

Avg. Program Earnings

52.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Design and Applied Arts Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma	$11,800	$7,513	37.2%	99.5%
2	Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, Oklahoma	$14,542	$8,295	34.7%	76.8%
3	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
4	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
5	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
6	Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	$21,423	$25,900	55.2%	96.0%
7	Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$21,556	$33,586	64.2%	70.4%
8	Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,600	$34,100	53.9%	78.4%
9	Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	$23,880	$34,050	49.7%	47.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Oklahoma's public Design and Applied Arts programs so affordable?

Northeastern State University offers the lowest net cost at $11,800, while Oklahoma State University provides quality education at $16,378. Oklahoma's Promise program covers full tuition for qualifying low-income students, making these already affordable programs even more accessible.

How do graduation rates vary among Oklahoma's Design and Applied Arts programs?

University of Oklahoma leads with a 75.3% graduation rate, followed by Oklahoma State at 65.9%. However, some programs like Northeastern State show lower completion rates at 37.2% despite their affordability advantage.

Is the earning potential worth the investment in Oklahoma Design and Applied Arts programs?

University of Central Oklahoma graduates earn $39,369 annually with manageable debt of $15,875. Oklahoma Christian graduates earn $33,459 but carry higher debt at $27,000, reflecting the cost difference between public and private education.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.