Best Philosophy Schools Near Del City, OK (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Del City, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Del City has a population of about 21,561. Median household income is $48,895 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $103,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Del City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Del City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Del 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:

  • 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 Del City. 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

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK 6.5 miles from Del City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,655
Avg net price $22,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,648
Out‑of‑state$35,648
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 14.4 miles from Del City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 16.5 miles from Del City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
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: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 29.3 miles from Del City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 51.1 miles from Del City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 166

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Del City

Del 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)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $64,840 Oklahoma City, OK $71,726
Writers and Authors $64,100 Oklahoma City, OK $70,907
Lawyers $103,490 Oklahoma City, OK $114,480
Clergy $60,910 Oklahoma City, OK $67,378
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,650 Oklahoma City, OK $56,029
Editors $55,370 Oklahoma City, OK $61,250
Management Analysts $99,400 Oklahoma City, OK $109,956

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.

Del City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,561 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,895 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited philosophy schools are near Del City, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Del City. The closest is Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (51.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Del City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Del City are: Lawyers ($103,490), Management Analysts ($99,400), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($64,840). 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 Midwest City instead of Del City?

Midwest City, OK is 4.1 miles from Del City and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Del City an affordable place to study philosophy?

Del City’s median household income of $48,895 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Del 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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Other Programs Available in Del City

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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