MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Public university ยท Edmond, Oklahoma

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

University of Central Oklahoma is a public university with graduate business programs in Edmond, Oklahoma. Those programs run through the College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 5 of the 6 schools in MBA Lab's Oklahoma directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,777 students, alongside 10,170 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Edmond in this directory - the other 5 MBA program options in Oklahoma are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Central Oklahoma

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Central Oklahoma may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Business schoolCollege of Business
Controlpublic
LocationEdmond, Oklahoma
Campus settingLarge suburb
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment1,777
Undergraduate enrollment10,170
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Central Oklahoma

Details below come from University of Central Oklahoma's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$15,000
  • Length 16 months
  • Credits 34
  • Delivery In person
What that price isEstimated $15,000 for Oklahoma residents, $19,000 for non-residents/international
On lengthAs quickly as 16 months. UCO also offers named MBA specializations (Managing Analytics, Human Resources Management, Sales Leadership) at 33-34 credits each, plus a fully online Professional MBA (33-34 credits).

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $69,215 Median of 54 graduates working one year after completion -21% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $91,003 Median of 45 graduates working four years after completion +31% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $24,200 Median across 43 borrowers entering repayment About 0.35x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 6 schools in MBA Lab's Oklahoma MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Central Oklahoma ranks 5th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Central Oklahoma's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Central Oklahoma's context.

Compare with other schools in Oklahoma

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Central Oklahoma This page Edmond Yes MBA $69,215
Oklahoma State University Stillwater Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $85,393
University of Oklahoma Norman Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $112,239
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City Yes MBA $85,714
Oral Roberts University Tulsa MBA, Online MBA $63,148
University of Tulsa Tulsa Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $75,588

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Central Oklahoma offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at University of Central Oklahoma. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at University of Central Oklahoma cost?

University of Central Oklahoma lists $15,000 for the MBA. Estimated $15,000 for Oklahoma residents, $19,000 for non-residents/international. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at University of Central Oklahoma, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 16 months, requires 34 credits, and is delivered in person. As quickly as 16 months. UCO also offers named MBA specializations (Managing Analytics, Human Resources Management, Sales Leadership) at 33-34 credits each, plus a fully online Professional MBA (33-34 credits).

What do graduates of University of Central Oklahoma's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $69,215 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Central Oklahoma who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $91,003. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Central Oklahoma?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $24,200 for business master's graduates at University of Central Oklahoma. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.35x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Central Oklahoma's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Central Oklahoma appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Central Oklahoma a public or private institution?

University of Central Oklahoma is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare University of Central Oklahoma with other schools in Oklahoma?

MBA Lab lists 6 schools in its Oklahoma MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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