Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $39,106 per year for indexed programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% 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 Shawnee
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Shawnee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shawnee 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 Shawnee.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma child development page.
Child Development Wages Near Shawnee
| 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.
Shawnee at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
31,511 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$54,281 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
25.8% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Shawnee-Area Cities With Child Development Programs
- Norman, OK – 23.1 mi away (114,444 pop)
- Midwest City, OK – 24.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
- Del City, OK – 27.6 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Moore, OK – 28.9 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Oklahoma City, OK – 31.9 mi away (948,154 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited child development schools are near Shawnee, OK?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs near Shawnee. The closest is Seminole State College in Seminole, OK (16.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (35.4 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 Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?
Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study child development?
Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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 Shawnee
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Shawnee:
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- Philosophy programs in Shawnee, OK
- Mathematics programs in Shawnee, OK
- General Studies programs in Shawnee, OK
- Forensic Psychology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Data Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Electrical Engineering programs in Shawnee, OK
- Software Engineering programs in Shawnee, OK
- Engineering Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Geography programs in Shawnee, OK
- Aviation Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Public Policy programs in Shawnee, OK
- International Relations programs in Shawnee, OK
- Chemistry programs in Shawnee, OK
- Physics programs in Shawnee, OK
- Neuroscience programs in Shawnee, OK
- Spanish programs in Shawnee, OK
- Film programs in Shawnee, OK
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- Industrial Design programs in Shawnee, OK
- Game Design programs in Shawnee, OK
- Instructional Design programs in Shawnee, OK
- Higher Education Administration programs in Shawnee, OK
- Global Health programs in Shawnee, OK
- Art History programs in Shawnee, OK
- Creative Writing programs in Shawnee, OK
- Environmental Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Nutrition programs in Shawnee, OK
- Theology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Library Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Applied Behavior Analysis programs in Shawnee, OK
- Medical Billing and Coding programs in Shawnee, OK
- Medical Assistant programs in Shawnee, OK
- Pharmacy Technician programs in Shawnee, OK
- Health Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Occupational Safety and Health programs in Shawnee, OK
- Entrepreneurship programs in Shawnee, OK
- Interior Design programs in Shawnee, OK
- Photography programs in Shawnee, OK
- Sustainability Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Behavioral Health Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Mental Health Counseling programs in Shawnee, OK
- Substance Abuse Counseling programs in Shawnee, OK
- Journalism programs in Shawnee, OK
- Public Relations programs in Shawnee, OK
- Communication Disorders programs in Shawnee, OK
- Speech Pathology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Technical Communication programs in Shawnee, OK
- Professional Writing programs in Shawnee, OK
- Strategic Communications programs in Shawnee, OK
- Business Development programs in Shawnee, OK
- Construction Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Economics programs in Shawnee, OK
- Financial Technology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Forensic Accounting programs in Shawnee, OK
- Health Information Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Hospitality Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- International Business programs in Shawnee, OK
- Organizational Leadership programs in Shawnee, OK
- Management Information Systems programs in Shawnee, OK
- Nonprofit Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Operations Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Public Administration programs in Shawnee, OK
- Real Estate programs in Shawnee, OK
- Recreation Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Retail Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Risk Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Statistics programs in Shawnee, OK
- Taxation programs in Shawnee, OK
- Corrections programs in Shawnee, OK
- Crime Analysis programs in Shawnee, OK
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Shawnee, OK
- Criminology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Cybercrime programs in Shawnee, OK
- Emergency Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Fire Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Forensic Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Legal Services programs in Shawnee, OK
- Legal Studies programs in Shawnee, OK
- Paralegal programs in Shawnee, OK
- Security Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Cloud Computing programs in Shawnee, OK
- Computer Engineering programs in Shawnee, OK
- Innovation programs in Shawnee, OK
- Mobile App Development programs in Shawnee, OK
- Software Development programs in Shawnee, OK
- User Experience programs in Shawnee, OK
- Web Development programs in Shawnee, OK
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Shawnee, OK
- Machine Learning programs in Shawnee, OK
- Supply Chain Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Data Analytics programs in Shawnee, OK
- Public Health programs in Shawnee, OK
- Human Resources programs in Shawnee, OK
- Project Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Special Education programs in Shawnee, OK
- Homeland Security programs in Shawnee, OK
- Marketing programs in Shawnee, OK
- Finance programs in Shawnee, OK
- Kinesiology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Sports Management programs in Shawnee, OK
- Early Childhood Education programs in Shawnee, OK
- Elementary Education programs in Shawnee, OK
- Biology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Communications programs in Shawnee, OK
- Graphic Design programs in Shawnee, OK
- Human Services programs in Shawnee, OK
- MBA programs in Shawnee, OK
- Criminal Justice programs in Shawnee, OK
- Nursing programs in Shawnee, OK
- Business Administration programs in Shawnee, OK
- Computer Science programs in Shawnee, OK
- Psychology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Education programs in Shawnee, OK
- Engineering programs in Shawnee, OK
- Technology programs in Shawnee, OK
- Liberal Arts programs in Shawnee, OK
- Healthcare programs in Shawnee, OK
- Cybersecurity programs in Shawnee, OK
- Accounting programs in Shawnee, OK
- Healthcare Administration programs in Shawnee, OK
- Social Work programs in Shawnee, OK
- Counseling programs in Shawnee, 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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