Best Film Schools Near Lawton, OK (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lawton, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $47,247 per year for indexed programs. Lawton has a population of about 90,662. Median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning film-related role is Special Effects Artists and Animators at a median $66,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Lawton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Lawton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lawton 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 Lawton. 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

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 68.8 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Moore Norman Technology Center

Norman, OK 71.0 miles from Lawton
  • 2 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,000
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK 71.8 miles from Lawton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,146
Avg net price $4,739/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,059
Out‑of‑state$9,810
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 78.4 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Ardmore, OK 81.9 miles from Lawton
  • 2 year
54.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,012
Avg net price $12,939/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, OK 126.7 miles from Lawton
  • 2 year
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,451
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 170.7 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK 175.1 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,408
Avg net price $15,000/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Lawton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $55,210
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $48,620
Producers and Directors $61,600
Special Effects Artists and Animators $66,980
Audio and Video Technicians $49,010
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $58,770
Graphic Designers $53,630

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.

Lawton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 90,662 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,588 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Lawton, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Lawton. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (68.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Oklahoma Technology Center (81.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Oklahoma are: Special Effects Artists and Animators ($66,980), Producers and Directors ($61,600), Writers and Authors ($58,770). Wages for Lawton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Duncan instead of Lawton?

Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton and has its own set of local film programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lawton an affordable place to study film?

Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton 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 Lawton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lawton:

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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