Best Innovation Schools Near Duncan, OK (2026)

Duncan, Oklahoma has 8 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $5,030 to $35,570 per year for indexed programs. Duncan has a population of about 22,872. Median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Innovation Schools to Duncan

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

#1

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 52.5 miles from Duncan 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

#2

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 68.5 miles from Duncan BOC Score 31.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,555
Avg net price $12,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

East Central University

Ada, OK 73.2 miles from Duncan BOC Score 40.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,962
Avg net price $8,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 79.3 miles from Duncan 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

Langston University

Langston, OK 104.5 miles from Duncan BOC Score 36.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,261
Avg net price $11,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 119.1 miles from Duncan BOC Score 68.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 150.2 miles from Duncan BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK 161.2 miles from Duncan BOC Score 40.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 65%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,358
Avg net price $10,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,970
Out‑of‑state$11,664
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Innovation Wages Near Duncan

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$90,430
Management Analyst$99,420
Marketing Manager$126,920
Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,280

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.


Duncan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,872Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,020Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near Duncan, OK?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Duncan. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (53.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gordon Cooper Technology Center (81.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Oklahoma are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,280), Marketing Manager ($126,920), Management Analyst ($99,420). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

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

Is Duncan an affordable place to study innovation?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan 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 Duncan

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.