Best Online Education Programs in Tulsa, OK (2026)
Tulsa, Oklahoma has a population of about 412,322. The city’s median household income is $58,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $104,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Tulsa
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Tulsa city center.
No Tulsa-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma education page.
Education Wages Near Tulsa
Tulsa is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $57,760 | Tulsa, OK | $64,753 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,460 | Tulsa, OK | $55,448 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,080 | Tulsa, OK | $57,265 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $69,530 | Tulsa, OK | $77,948 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $87,700 | Tulsa, OK | $98,318 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,230 | Tulsa, OK | $116,850 |
| Tutor | $29,010 | Tulsa, OK | $32,522 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $55,800 | Tulsa, OK | $62,556 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Tulsa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 412,322 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,407 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Tulsa County | 5,191 workers, 397 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Tulsa-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Broken Arrow, OK – 9.3 mi away (107,403 pop)
- Jenks, OK – 9.8 mi away (21,812 pop)
- Owasso, OK – 11.8 mi away (35,784 pop)
- Bixby, OK – 12.7 mi away (25,333 pop)
- Sapulpa, OK – 13.6 mi away (20,928 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Tulsa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Tulsa are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,230), Education Administrator, K-12 ($87,700), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($69,530). 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 Broken Arrow instead of Tulsa?
Broken Arrow, OK is 9.3 miles from Tulsa 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 Tulsa an affordable place to study education?
Tulsa’s median household income of $58,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tulsa 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.