Wichita State University
Published tuition$9,322 - $21,064
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Ponca City, OK (2026)
Ponca City, Oklahoma has 2 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $9,322 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Ponca City has a population of about 24,377. Median household income is $55,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $105,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Ponca City
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Ponca City. Distances are calculated from Ponca City city center.
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 Ponca City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Randall University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma education page.
Education Wages Near Ponca City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $48,710 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,200 |
| Middle School Teacher | $48,440 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $60,880 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $86,630 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $105,830 |
| Tutor | $34,510 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $52,040 |
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.
Ponca City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,377 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,270 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Kay County | 21 workers, 9 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ponca City-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Stillwater, OK – 40.9 mi away (48,233 pop)
- Enid, OK – 49.6 mi away (49,176 pop)
- Derby, KS – 58.5 mi away (23,633 pop)
- Bartlesville, OK – 62.2 mi away (39,848 pop)
- Wichita, KS – 68.4 mi away (482,205 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Ponca City, OK?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Ponca City. The closest is Wichita State University in Wichita, KS (69.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Randall University (98.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles in Oklahoma?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Oklahoma are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,830), Education Administrator, K-12 ($86,630), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($60,880). Wages for Ponca City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Stillwater instead of Ponca City?
Stillwater, OK is 40.9 miles from Ponca City and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Ponca City an affordable place to study education?
Ponca City’s median household income of $55,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ponca 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.