Best Journalism Schools Near Bartlesville, OK (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bartlesville, Oklahoma has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $3,541 to $39,822 per year for indexed programs. Bartlesville has a population of about 37,559. Median household income is $59,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $64,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Bartlesville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Bartlesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville. 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

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 49.7 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
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

#2

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 75.6 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 78.4 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,379
Avg net price $12,710/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Langston University

Langston, OK 90.5 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
36.3 BOC Score
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

#5

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 110.0 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 113.1 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 113.5 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
46.7 BOC Score
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 121.2 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Bartlesville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$48,210
Editor$50,780
Public Relations Specialist$64,920

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.

Bartlesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited journalism schools are near Bartlesville, OK?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Bartlesville. The closest is Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK (47.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Langston University (91.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Oklahoma are: Public Relations Specialist ($64,920), Editor ($50,780), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($48,210). Wages for Bartlesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owasso instead of Bartlesville?

Owasso, OK is 31.5 miles from Bartlesville and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bartlesville an affordable place to study journalism?

Bartlesville’s median household income of $59,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville

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

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.

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