Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Oklahoma City, OK (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,030 to $18,655 per year for indexed programs. Oklahoma City has a population of about 688,693. Median household income is $66,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $104,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Oklahoma City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Oklahoma City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oklahoma City 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:

  • 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 Oklahoma City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 5.9 miles from Oklahoma City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,555
Avg net price $12,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 13.2 miles from Oklahoma City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 146.3 miles from Oklahoma City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,379
Avg net price $12,710/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma digital forensics page.

Digital Forensics Wages Near Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $82,490 Oklahoma City, OK $91,250
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,060 Oklahoma City, OK $115,111
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $81,720 Oklahoma City, OK $90,398
Forensic Science Technicians $69,390 Oklahoma City, OK $76,759
Computer Systems Analysts $94,630 Oklahoma City, OK $104,679
Computer Network Support Specialists $79,870 Oklahoma City, OK $88,352
Private Detectives and Investigators $37,840 Oklahoma City, OK $41,858
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,160 Oklahoma City, OK $100,841

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.

Oklahoma City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 688,693 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,702 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Oklahoma City, OK?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Oklahoma City. The closest is Rose State College in Midwest City, OK (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (13.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Oklahoma City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Oklahoma City are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($104,060), Computer Systems Analysts ($94,630), Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($91,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Oklahoma City?

Del City, OK is 4.3 miles from Oklahoma City and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Oklahoma City an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Oklahoma City’s median household income of $66,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City

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Data verified: September 7, 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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