Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Owasso, OK (2026)

Owasso, Oklahoma has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Owasso has a population of about 39,013. Median household income is $79,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $98,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Owasso

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Owasso. Distances are calculated from Owasso city center.

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 Owasso. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 20.1 miles from Owasso BOC Score42.9
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#2

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 70.1 miles from Owasso BOC Score68.0
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#3

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS 91.8 miles from Owasso BOC Score36.4
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#4

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO 95.1 miles from Owasso BOC Score42.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Owasso

Owasso is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$63,760Tulsa, OK$71,480
Management Analyst$98,210Tulsa, OK$110,101
Technical Writer$70,910Tulsa, OK$79,496
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$59,580Tulsa, OK$66,794
Editor$46,850Tulsa, OK$52,522
Training and Development Specialist$50,820Tulsa, OK$56,973
Human Resources Specialist$63,490Tulsa, OK$71,177

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.


Owasso at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,013Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,386Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Tulsa County1,932 workers, 136 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Owasso, OK?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Owasso. The closest is Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK (20.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Southern State University (95.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Owasso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Owasso are: Management Analyst ($98,210), Technical Writer ($70,910), Public Relations Specialist ($63,760). 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 Tulsa instead of Owasso?

Tulsa, OK is 11.8 miles from Owasso 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 Owasso an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Owasso’s median household income of $79,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owasso 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: June 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.