Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's mechanical engineering programs reveal a striking cost advantage, with five programs ranging from just $16,378 to $23,678 annually. The state's energy sector, anchored by major oil and gas operations plus aerospace manufacturing at Tinker Air Force Base, creates substantial demand for mechanical engineers. Oklahoma State leads affordability at $16,378 while maintaining a solid 65.90% graduation rate, though University of Tulsa graduates command the highest starting salaries at $67,812 despite costing $7,300 more annually.

Programs

$16,378 – $23,678

Net Price Range

$62,428

Avg. Program Earnings

61.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
2	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
3	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
4	Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	$21,423	$25,900	55.2%	96.0%
5	University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,678	$48,602	73.3%	69.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $7,300 gap between Oklahoma's cheapest and most expensive mechanical engineering programs?

Oklahoma State and University of Oklahoma, both public institutions, charge $16,378 and $17,413 respectively, while private University of Tulsa costs $23,678. However, Tulsa graduates earn $67,812 on average, about $4,500 more than Oklahoma State graduates at $63,335.

How do graduation rates vary across Oklahoma's mechanical engineering programs?

University of Oklahoma leads with a 75.30% graduation rate, followed closely by University of Tulsa at 73.30%. University of Central Oklahoma trails significantly at just 37.50%, despite charging only $18,990 annually.

Does Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program affect mechanical engineering costs?

Oklahoma's Promise covers full tuition for qualifying low-income students at public universities, potentially reducing costs to just room, board, and fees. This makes Oklahoma State's $10,234 in-state tuition and University of Oklahoma's $9,595 tuition essentially free for eligible students.

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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.