Best Online Finance Programs in Ardmore, OK (2026)

Ardmore, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $61,607 per year for indexed programs. Ardmore has a population of about 24,757. Median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $132,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Ardmore

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Ardmore, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ardmore 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 Ardmore. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK 44.9 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 43.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,079
Avg net price $8,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 71.6 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 78.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Cameron University

Lawton, OK 80.3 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 37.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,118
Avg net price $10,912/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 81.2 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 92.8 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK 95.4 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 57.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,951
Avg net price $22,084/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 99.2 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 46.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 102.8 miles from Ardmore BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Ardmore

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$68,670
Financial and Investment Analyst$79,640
Loan Officer$72,990
Financial Manager$132,460

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.


Ardmore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,757Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Ardmore, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Ardmore. The closest is Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK (44.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (71.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Oklahoma are: Financial Manager ($132,460), Financial and Investment Analyst ($79,640), Loan Officer ($72,990). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Ardmore?

Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ardmore an affordable place to study finance?

Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore 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 Ardmore

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.