Duncan, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $18,655 per year for indexed programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning child development-related role is Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other at a median $53,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Child Development Schools to Duncan
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Duncan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Duncan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Duncan.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,118
Avg net price
$10,912/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,555
Avg net price
$12,148/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,951
Avg net price
$22,084/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,545
Avg net price
$12,844/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,230
Out‑of‑state$11,430
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,203
Avg net price
$21,872/yr
TuitionIn‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,351
Avg net price
$18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 126
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,261
Avg net price
$11,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,413
Avg net price
$17,447/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
Key stats
- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 166
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma child development page.
Child Development Wages Near Duncan
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
$31,790 |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare |
$46,690 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
$43,950 |
| Childcare Workers |
$27,730 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool |
$49,720 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants |
$36,740 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
$47,860 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other |
$53,640 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Duncan at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
22,872 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$57,020 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
19.5% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Duncan-Area Cities With Child Development Programs
- Lawton, OK – 29.0 mi away (92,299 pop)
- Ardmore, OK – 51.3 mi away (21,597 pop)
- Wichita Falls, TX – 56.1 mi away (99,596 pop)
- Norman, OK – 57.7 mi away (114,444 pop)
- Mustang, OK – 59.7 mi away (20,792 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited child development schools are near Duncan, OK?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs near Duncan. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Nazarene University (69.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying child development roles in Oklahoma?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles in Oklahoma are: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other ($53,640), Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($49,720), Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education ($47,860). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?
Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Duncan an affordable place to study child development?
Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Other Programs Available in Duncan
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Duncan:
- History programs in Duncan, OK
- English programs in Duncan, OK
- Sociology programs in Duncan, OK
- Anthropology programs in Duncan, OK
- Political Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Philosophy programs in Duncan, OK
- Mathematics programs in Duncan, OK
- General Studies programs in Duncan, OK
- Forensic Psychology programs in Duncan, OK
- Data Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Electrical Engineering programs in Duncan, OK
- Software Engineering programs in Duncan, OK
- Engineering Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Geography programs in Duncan, OK
- Aviation Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Public Policy programs in Duncan, OK
- International Relations programs in Duncan, OK
- Chemistry programs in Duncan, OK
- Physics programs in Duncan, OK
- Neuroscience programs in Duncan, OK
- Spanish programs in Duncan, OK
- Film programs in Duncan, OK
- Fashion programs in Duncan, OK
- Architecture programs in Duncan, OK
- Urban Planning programs in Duncan, OK
- Industrial Design programs in Duncan, OK
- Game Design programs in Duncan, OK
- Instructional Design programs in Duncan, OK
- Higher Education Administration programs in Duncan, OK
- Global Health programs in Duncan, OK
- Art History programs in Duncan, OK
- Creative Writing programs in Duncan, OK
- Environmental Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Nutrition programs in Duncan, OK
- Theology programs in Duncan, OK
- Library Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Applied Behavior Analysis programs in Duncan, OK
- Medical Billing and Coding programs in Duncan, OK
- Medical Assistant programs in Duncan, OK
- Pharmacy Technician programs in Duncan, OK
- Health Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Occupational Safety and Health programs in Duncan, OK
- Entrepreneurship programs in Duncan, OK
- Interior Design programs in Duncan, OK
- Photography programs in Duncan, OK
- Sustainability Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Behavioral Health Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Mental Health Counseling programs in Duncan, OK
- Substance Abuse Counseling programs in Duncan, OK
- Journalism programs in Duncan, OK
- Public Relations programs in Duncan, OK
- Communication Disorders programs in Duncan, OK
- Speech Pathology programs in Duncan, OK
- Technical Communication programs in Duncan, OK
- Professional Writing programs in Duncan, OK
- Strategic Communications programs in Duncan, OK
- Business Development programs in Duncan, OK
- Construction Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Economics programs in Duncan, OK
- Financial Technology programs in Duncan, OK
- Forensic Accounting programs in Duncan, OK
- Health Information Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Hospitality Management programs in Duncan, OK
- International Business programs in Duncan, OK
- Organizational Leadership programs in Duncan, OK
- Management Information Systems programs in Duncan, OK
- Nonprofit Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Operations Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Public Administration programs in Duncan, OK
- Real Estate programs in Duncan, OK
- Recreation Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Retail Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Risk Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Statistics programs in Duncan, OK
- Taxation programs in Duncan, OK
- Corrections programs in Duncan, OK
- Crime Analysis programs in Duncan, OK
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Duncan, OK
- Criminology programs in Duncan, OK
- Cybercrime programs in Duncan, OK
- Emergency Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Fire Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Forensic Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Legal Services programs in Duncan, OK
- Legal Studies programs in Duncan, OK
- Paralegal programs in Duncan, OK
- Security Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Cloud Computing programs in Duncan, OK
- Computer Engineering programs in Duncan, OK
- Innovation programs in Duncan, OK
- Mobile App Development programs in Duncan, OK
- Software Development programs in Duncan, OK
- User Experience programs in Duncan, OK
- Web Development programs in Duncan, OK
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Duncan, OK
- Machine Learning programs in Duncan, OK
- Supply Chain Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Data Analytics programs in Duncan, OK
- Public Health programs in Duncan, OK
- Human Resources programs in Duncan, OK
- Project Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Special Education programs in Duncan, OK
- Homeland Security programs in Duncan, OK
- Marketing programs in Duncan, OK
- Finance programs in Duncan, OK
- Kinesiology programs in Duncan, OK
- Sports Management programs in Duncan, OK
- Early Childhood Education programs in Duncan, OK
- Elementary Education programs in Duncan, OK
- Biology programs in Duncan, OK
- Communications programs in Duncan, OK
- Graphic Design programs in Duncan, OK
- Human Services programs in Duncan, OK
- MBA programs in Duncan, OK
- Criminal Justice programs in Duncan, OK
- Nursing programs in Duncan, OK
- Business Administration programs in Duncan, OK
- Computer Science programs in Duncan, OK
- Psychology programs in Duncan, OK
- Education programs in Duncan, OK
- Engineering programs in Duncan, OK
- Technology programs in Duncan, OK
- Liberal Arts programs in Duncan, OK
- Healthcare programs in Duncan, OK
- Cybersecurity programs in Duncan, OK
- Accounting programs in Duncan, OK
- Healthcare Administration programs in Duncan, OK
- Social Work programs in Duncan, OK
- Counseling programs in Duncan, OK
Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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