Best General Studies Schools Near Ardmore, OK (2026)

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

Ardmore, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $7,230 to $20,726 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 general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $99,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Ardmore

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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.

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

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#1

Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK 25.6 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,545
Avg net price $12,844/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,230
Out‑of‑state$11,430
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK 44.7 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

East Central University

Ada, OK 47.8 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,962
Avg net price $8,683/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 72.4 miles from Ardmore
  • 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

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#5

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK 74.7 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,913
Avg net price $6,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Randall University

Moore, OK 79.2 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,051
Avg net price $16,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Cameron University

Lawton, OK 79.9 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.1 BOC Score
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: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 81.3 miles from Ardmore
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
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: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Ardmore

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $90,430
Management Analysts $99,420
Human Resources Specialists $61,630
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,940
Writers and Authors $58,770
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,710
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,870
Social and Community Service Managers $73,720

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

Metric Value Source
Population 24,757 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,954 Census 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 general studies schools are near Ardmore, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Ardmore. The closest is Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Central University (47.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Oklahoma are: Management Analysts ($99,420), General and Operations Managers ($90,430), Social and Community Service Managers ($73,720). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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: 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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