Cheapest Fine and Studio Arts Colleges in Oklahoma

Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers Fine and Studio Arts students the lowest net cost at just $6,352 annually, nearly $17,000 less than the most expensive option in the state. Oklahoma's 14 programs span from $6,352 to $23,880, with public universities dominating the affordable end while private institutions cluster above $20,000. Early-career earnings vary dramatically from $17,307 to $33,993, reflecting the state's growing creative economy tied to Oklahoma City's film incentive program and Tulsa's arts district revitalization. The state's low cost of living amplifies the value of these affordable programs, particularly with Oklahoma's Promise covering full tuition for qualifying students from families earning under $60,000.

Programs

$6,352 – $23,880

Net Price Range

$26,097

Avg. Program Earnings

47.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Fine and Studio Arts Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, Oklahoma	$6,352	$7,200	33.3%	74.2%
2	Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, Oklahoma	$7,557	$7,922	26.1%
3	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, Oklahoma	$8,543	$9,000	36.3%	56.3%
4	East Central University Ada, Oklahoma	$9,287	$8,032	32.7%	70.1%
5	Cameron University Lawton, Oklahoma	$10,705	$6,900	21.5%
6	Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma	$11,800	$7,513	37.2%	99.5%
7	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
8	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
9	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
10	Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	$21,423	$25,900	55.2%	96.0%
11	Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$21,556	$33,586	64.2%	70.4%
12	Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,600	$34,100	53.9%	78.4%
13	University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,678	$48,602	73.3%	69.2%
14	Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	$23,880	$34,050	49.7%	47.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $17,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive Fine Arts programs?

Public universities like Southeastern Oklahoma State ($6,352) and Oklahoma Panhandle State ($7,557) benefit from state funding, while private institutions such as Oklahoma Baptist University ($23,880) and University of Tulsa ($23,678) rely on tuition revenue. The public options maintain quality programs at fraction of private school costs.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Oklahoma Fine Arts programs?

Higher-cost programs generally show better completion rates, with University of Oklahoma achieving 75.3% graduation at $17,413 net cost and University of Tulsa reaching 73.3% at $23,678. However, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma delivers a respectable 36.3% rate for just $8,543.

Is the University of Oklahoma worth nearly triple the cost of Southeastern Oklahoma State?

OU graduates earn $33,993 annually compared to unavailable data from Southeastern, and OU's 75.3% graduation rate significantly exceeds Southeastern's 33.3%. The $11,061 cost difference may justify higher long-term earning potential and completion likelihood.

Where do Oklahoma Fine Arts graduates find the best early-career earning potential?

University of Oklahoma leads with $33,993 in early-career earnings, followed closely by Oral Roberts University at $33,281. Both significantly outperform University of Central Oklahoma graduates who earn just $17,307 despite similar program costs around $18,000-19,000.

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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.