Best History Schools Near Stillwater, OK (2026)

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $5,030 to $39,106 per year for indexed programs. Stillwater has a population of about 48,818. Median household income is $42,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $66,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Stillwater

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

Stillwater, OK 0.6 miles from Stillwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,413
Avg net price $17,447/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Stillwater

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Historians $50,980
Archivists $51,940
Curators $60,560
Museum Technicians and Conservators $48,090
History Teachers, Postsecondary $66,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,710
Writers and Authors $58,770
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,180

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.

Stillwater at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,818 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,015 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Stillwater, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Stillwater. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Nazarene University (52.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Oklahoma are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($66,910), Curators ($60,560), Writers and Authors ($58,770). Wages for Stillwater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Edmond instead of Stillwater?

Edmond, OK is 37.3 miles from Stillwater 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 Stillwater an affordable place to study history?

Stillwater’s median household income of $42,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stillwater 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 Stillwater

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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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