Best Physics Schools Near Mustang, OK (2026)

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

Mustang, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Mustang has a population of about 21,290. Median household income is $88,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning physics-related role is Physicists at a median $200,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Physics Schools to Mustang

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

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 17.8 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 20.2 miles from Mustang
  • 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 44.7 miles from Mustang
  • 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 62.5 miles from Mustang
  • 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

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#5

East Central University

Ada, OK 73.7 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,962
Avg net price $8,683/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK 112.7 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,408
Avg net price $15,000/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK 133.4 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,166
Avg net price $15,314/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,750
Out‑of‑state$16,410
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 159.0 miles from Mustang
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Physics Wages Near Mustang

Mustang 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)
Physicists $200,050 OK statewide $221,294
Biochemists and Biophysicists $69,130 Oklahoma City, OK $76,471
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $106,000 Oklahoma City, OK $117,257
Mathematicians N/A OK statewide –
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $76,480 Oklahoma City, OK $84,602
Engineers, All Other $124,340 Oklahoma City, OK $137,544
Software Developers $122,390 Oklahoma City, OK $135,387
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,650 Oklahoma City, OK $56,029

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.

Mustang at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,290 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,262 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.4% 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 physics schools are near Mustang, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering physics programs near Mustang. The closest is Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (62.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying physics roles near Mustang?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying physics-related roles near Mustang are: Physicists ($200,050), Engineers, All Other ($124,340), Software Developers ($122,390). 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 Yukon instead of Mustang?

Yukon, OK is 9.2 miles from Mustang and has its own set of local physics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mustang an affordable place to study physics?

Mustang’s median household income of $88,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mustang 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 Mustang

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

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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