Oklahoma · Computer and Information Sciences

Best institutions to study Computer and Information Sciences in Oklahoma

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

Institutions
27
offering CIP 11.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,085
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$55,560
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,589
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$99,480
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond Public · Bachelor's degree
$64,3207337%$20,212
2Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Stillwater Public · Bachelor's degree
$61,51431168%$23,759
3Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee Public · Bachelor's degree
$58,84412842%$18,897
4Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant Public · Bachelor's degree
$55,922932%
5Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford Public · Bachelor's degree
$55,5603940%
6Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City Public · Associate degree
$49,1988927%$15,461
7Cameron University
Lawton Public · Associate degree
$48,1905531%$22,000
8Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell Public · Bachelor's degree
$46,721321%
9East Central University
Ada Public · Bachelor's degree
$45,7793934%$20,200

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Oklahoma

Jobs in Oklahoma
590
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$99,480
median $93,100
Best-paying metro
$98,580
Oklahoma City, OK

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer and Information Sciences programs in Oklahoma.

Which Computer and Information Sciences program in Oklahoma has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Central Oklahoma tops the list at $64,320. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Oklahoma?+

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma is $99,480 (median $93,100), across about 590 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computer and Information Sciences program?+

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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