Best Public Policy Schools Near Owasso, OK (2026)

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

Owasso, Oklahoma has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs, with tuition ranging from $10,104 to $29,966 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 public policy-related role is Management Analysts at a median $98,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Owasso

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 117.2 miles from Owasso
  • 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

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

Public Policy 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A OK statewide –
Management Analysts $98,210 Tulsa, OK $110,101
Economists $89,980 OK statewide $100,874
Social and Community Service Managers $74,240 Tulsa, OK $83,229
Survey Researchers $57,200 OK statewide $64,126
Compliance Officers $69,440 Tulsa, OK $77,848
General and Operations Managers $96,150 Tulsa, OK $107,791
Financial and Investment Analysts $84,310 Tulsa, OK $94,518

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

Metric Value Source
Population 39,013 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,386 Census 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 public policy schools are near Owasso, OK?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Owasso. The closest is University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (93.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Southern State University (94.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Owasso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Owasso are: Management Analysts ($98,210), General and Operations Managers ($96,150), Economists ($89,980). 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 public policy 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 public policy?

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

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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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