Oklahoma Colleges & Universities


Oklahoma is rich in agriculture, oil and natural gas and host of emerging fields, such as weather research and wind power generation. Attending one of the many highly noted colleges in Oklahoma is the first step to a better career.

Oklahoma Provides a Wide Range of Career Options
Oklahoma's range of industrial, manufacturing and agricultural industries provide ample opportunities for employment for graduates from Oklahoma schools and universities.

Leading Industries in Oklahoma
Among the leading industries driving business growth in Oklahoma are:
  •   Agriculture
  •   Oil and gas production
  •   Aerospace
  •   Weather research
  •   Wind power generation
  •   Logistics
  •   Bioscience

The state houses more than 300 aerospace-related companies generating $11 billion annually, the Ohio Department of Commerce reports. Tulsa is major hub for these companies. Wind farms in Oklahoma generate more than 700 megawatts of renewable energy each year. The state is home to more than 85,000 oil and natural gas wells. Due to its location, Oklahoma houses distribution centers for Walmart, Best Buy, Big Lots, and Dollar Tree. And the Oklahoma Health Center, which employs more than 13,000 employees, is housed in a 300-acre complex in Oklahoma City.

Major Employers in Oklahoma
The state of Oklahoma was the leading employer of its citizens in 2007 with nearly 37,000 workers. Walmart and Sam's Club employed between 29,000 and 33,000 workers, followed by Tinker Air Force Base and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, which employed between 14,000 and 15,000 civilians and 12,000 active military personnel. Many Fortune 500 companies have operations in Oklahoma, including:
  •   Exxon Mobile Corp.
  •   Chevron Corp.
  •   Hewlett-Packard
  •   IBM
  •   Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Top Schools in Oklahoma
Graduates from colleges in Oklahoma have nearly unlimited opportunity to enter well-established or growing industries, from wind research to oil exploration and production to supply-chain management. Let an education from one of Oklahoma's many colleges, community colleges, or trade schools help you jump start your career.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City, Tulsa

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City, Tulsa

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Vatterott College

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City, Tulsa

    Advance your career with a certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree from Vatterott College. Our innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want.

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  • ATI Career Training Center

     Campus Locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City

    ATI has over 35 years of experience helping working adults like you get hands-on career training. Quality programs are offered in healthcare, automotive and electronics.

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