Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Oklahoma City has a population of about 688,693. Median household income is $66,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Oklahoma City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Oklahoma City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oklahoma City 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Oklahoma City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,655
Avg net price
$22,857/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,307
Avg net price
$7,081/yr
TuitionIn‑state$3,779
Out‑of‑state$9,564
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City 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) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,410 | Oklahoma City, OK | $73,462 |
| Management Analyst | $99,400 | Oklahoma City, OK | $109,956 |
| Technical Writer | $71,210 | Oklahoma City, OK | $78,772 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $51,630 | Oklahoma City, OK | $57,113 |
| Editor | $55,370 | Oklahoma City, OK | $61,250 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $65,850 | Oklahoma City, OK | $72,843 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $63,170 | Oklahoma City, OK | $69,878 |
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.
Oklahoma City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 688,693 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,702 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Oklahoma County | 2,905 workers, 187 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Oklahoma City-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Del City, OK – 4.3 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Midwest City, OK – 8.0 mi away (57,305 pop)
- Moore, OK – 9.8 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Mustang, OK – 13.0 mi away (20,792 pop)
- Yukon, OK – 14.5 mi away (26,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Oklahoma City, OK?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Oklahoma City are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Oklahoma City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Oklahoma City are: Management Analyst ($99,400), Technical Writer ($71,210), Public Relations Specialist ($66,410). 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 Del City instead of Oklahoma City?
Del City, OK is 4.3 miles from Oklahoma City and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Oklahoma City an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Oklahoma City’s median household income of $66,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oklahoma City 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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Data verified: July 23, 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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