University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Visit Website

The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, a suburban city just north of Oklahoma City. The campus provides a traditional college experience with modern facilities. UCO distinguishes itself through its connection to the Oklahoma City arts and music scene, including hosting the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music. The student body is diverse, with a mix of traditional undergraduates and working adults.

Programs Analyzed
34
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,887/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,522/yr
Out-of-state: $19,409/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 35% of students receive Pell Grants and 35% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $16,012 $64,048 6.7x
$30K – $48K $16,695 $66,780 6.4x
$48K – $75K $20,039 $80,156 5.4x
$75K – $110K $23,781 $95,124 4.5x
$110K+ $24,282 $97,128 4.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,522 $34,088 12.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Central Oklahoma

34 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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85 $71,438/yr High 22.1x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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85 $64,320/yr Very High 25.7x
Accounting and Related Services
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80 $56,889/yr Very High 20.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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75 $50,151/yr Very High 17.2x
Mechanical Engineering
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74 $71,362/yr Very High 24.2x
Public Health
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69 $49,560/yr High 19.1x
Business Administration
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69 $46,410/yr High 15.9x
General Sales
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68 $59,698/yr High 16.5x
Teacher Education
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68 $47,741/yr High 14.0x
Management Information Systems and Services
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66 $56,385/yr Very High 19.8x
Human Resources Management and Services
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65 $45,556/yr High 17.8x
Teacher Education
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63 $45,974/yr High 12.5x
Electrical
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61 $69,156/yr Very High 19.3x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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59 $39,609/yr Moderate 14.2x
Security Science and Technology
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59 $38,710/yr High 15.4x
Design and Applied Arts
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56 $42,619/yr High 16.4x
Insurance
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55 $50,182/yr Very High 13.7x
Marketing
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52 $38,628/yr Very High 13.5x
Public Relations & Advertising
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48 $36,388/yr High 13.3x
Political Science and Government
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47 $38,063/yr Very High 10.2x
Human Development & Family Studies
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47 $35,491/yr High 11.6x
Biology, General
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47 $34,180/yr High 15.5x
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
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46 $45,804/yr Low 13.8x
Sociology
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46 $37,727/yr High 12.8x
Specialized Sales
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46 $32,658/yr High 8.6x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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42 $33,125/yr Moderate 12.3x
History
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42 $32,127/yr High 12.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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39 $37,786/yr Low 13.4x
Psychology, General
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39 $29,392/yr High 12.9x
English Language and Literature, General
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32 $31,214/yr Very High 8.2x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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28 $25,268/yr Very High 12.0x
Journalism
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27 $28,139/yr Very High 11.1x
Music
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24 $19,162/yr High 8.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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22 $17,272/yr Moderate 4.1x
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