Best History Schools Near Norman, OK (2026)

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

Norman, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Norman has a population of about 128,714. Median household income is $65,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $74,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Norman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Norman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norman 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 Norman. 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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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 5.7 miles from Norman
  • 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

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

History Wages Near Norman

Norman is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). 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)
Historians $50,980 OK statewide $56,394
Archivists $52,000 Oklahoma City, OK $57,522
Curators $60,560 Oklahoma City, OK $66,991
Museum Technicians and Conservators $48,050 Oklahoma City, OK $53,153
History Teachers, Postsecondary $74,550 Oklahoma City, OK $82,467
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,650 Oklahoma City, OK $56,029
Writers and Authors $64,100 Oklahoma City, OK $70,907
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,290 Oklahoma City, OK $67,799

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.

Norman at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 128,714 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,060 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Norman, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Norman. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Nazarene University (25.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles near Norman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying history-related roles near Norman are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($74,550), Writers and Authors ($64,100), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($61,290). 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 Moore instead of Norman?

Moore, OK is 9.8 miles from Norman and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norman an affordable place to study history?

Norman’s median household income of $65,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norman 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 Norman

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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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