Edmond, Oklahoma has 2 teaching schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in teaching. With an overall population of 68,315 and a student population of 18,263, approximately 18,263 of Edmond students attend one of Edmond's schools that offer teaching programs.
Of the 2 teaching schools in Edmond, the largest teaching school, by student population, is University of Central Oklahoma. Approximately 100 students graduated in 2010 from University of Central Oklahoma with credentials in teaching.
In 2010, 333 students graduated with a teaching degree in Edmond. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $21,557 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Edmond teaching schools was an average of $24,771 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,050 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a teaching program in Edmond. And if you live on campus at one of the Edmond-based teaching schools, you will have an added expense of $6,918 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $15,424.
After graduating with your credentials in teaching, if you decide to work as a teacher in Edmond, your job prospects are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 3 teachers in Oklahoma were working in the greater Edmond area. The number of teachers in Edmond is expected to increase by 17% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for teachers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a teacher in Edmond is $41,340 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for teachers.
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University of Central Oklahoma
Address:
100 N University Dr, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Oklahoma Christian University
Address:
2501 E Memorial Rd, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013-1100
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree