Cheapest Human Development Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's public universities make Human Development and Family Studies remarkably affordable, with Southeastern Oklahoma State University offering the lowest net cost at $6,352 annually. The state's growing healthcare sector, which employs many family support specialists and child development professionals, creates solid career paths for graduates. Nine programs span from $6,352 to $23,880 in net costs, though earnings vary dramatically from $21,508 to $47,260 depending on the institution and career focus.

Programs

$6,352 – $23,880

Net Price Range

$29,930

Avg. Program Earnings

36.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 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	Cameron University Lawton, Oklahoma	$10,705	$6,900	21.5%
3	Bacone College Muskogee, Oklahoma	$12,197	$15,060	2.4%
4	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
5	Southern Nazarene University Bethany, Oklahoma	$17,838	$29,600	48.8%
6	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
7	Southwestern Christian University Bethany, Oklahoma	$19,692	$21,316	12.7%
8	Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	$21,423	$25,900	55.2%	96.0%
9	Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma	$23,880	$34,050	49.7%	47.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Oklahoma programs?

Southwestern Christian University graduates earn $47,260 compared to Oklahoma Baptist University's $21,508, despite similar tuition levels. Program focus and alumni career paths likely drive these differences, with some emphasizing social services while others target family counseling or child development administration.

How do public university costs compare to private options?

Public schools average under $17,000 in net costs, while private institutions range from $12,197 to $23,880. Oklahoma State University offers the best value among major research universities at $16,378 net cost with a strong 65.90% graduation rate.

Does Oklahoma's Promise program help with these degrees?

Yes, Oklahoma's Promise covers tuition for qualifying low-income students at public universities. This makes programs like Southeastern Oklahoma State University essentially free for eligible students, reducing the $6,352 net cost even further.

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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.