Best Operations Management Schools Near Owasso, OK (2026)

Owasso, Oklahoma has 3 accredited schools offering operations management programs, with tuition ranging from $5,774 to $39,822 per year for indexed 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 operations management-related role is Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager at a median $96,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Operations Management Schools to Owasso

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

#1

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Okmulgee, OK 46.2 miles from Owasso BOC Score 69.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,634
Avg net price $10,999/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,774
Out‑of‑state$11,384
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 54.5 miles from Owasso BOC Score 44.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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

#3

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 101.5 miles from Owasso BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Operations Management 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)
General and Operations Manager$96,150Tulsa, OK$107,791
Logistician$61,590Tulsa, OK$69,047
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$96,740Tulsa, OK$108,453

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited operations management schools are near Owasso, OK?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering operations management programs near Owasso. The closest is Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, OK (46.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern College (91.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying operations management roles near Owasso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying operations management-related roles near Owasso are: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager ($96,740), General and Operations Manager ($96,150), Logistician ($61,590). 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 operations management 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 operations management?

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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Other Programs Available in Owasso

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

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.