Best Trade Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Sand Springs. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Oklahoma.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Sand Springs, Oklahoma

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK 10.3 miles away BOC Score 78.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 72.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 194
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $79,396 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Tulsa, OK 15.0 miles away BOC Score 71.5
Tuition $20,940 - $36,273
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 57.2%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 227
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,016 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

ATA College

Tulsa, OK 15.7 miles away BOC Score 57.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 65.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 172
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,574 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Community Care College

Tulsa, OK 12.7 miles away BOC Score 52.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 72.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 385
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,820 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK 8.0 miles away BOC Score 48.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 518
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,755 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK 12.6 miles away BOC Score 43.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 231
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,820 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 12.3 miles away BOC Score 43.0
Tuition $35,470 - $50,004
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 98.9%
  • Graduation rate: 55.9%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 75
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,666 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Miller-Motte College-Tulsa

Tulsa, OK 12.7 miles away BOC Score 39.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 268
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $34,393 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Oklahoma Technical College

Tulsa, OK 12.7 miles away BOC Score 32.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 67.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 221
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $31,820 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Oklahoma.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
171.5$20,940 - $36,273$59,01657%Yes*15 mi
257.5Contact school for pricing$59,57465%—16 mi
352.8Contact school for pricing$31,82073%Yes*13 mi
448.7Contact school for pricing$50,75528%Yes*8 mi
543.1Contact school for pricing$31,820Not reportedYes*13 mi
640.6Contact school for pricingNot reported80%—11 mi
739.1Contact school for pricing$34,393Not reported—13 mi
832.6Contact school for pricing$31,82068%—13 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Oklahoma are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Oklahoma is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (2026) (College Scorecard)ATA College $59574; Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology $59016; Tulsa Community College $50755; Miller-Motte College-Tulsa $34393; Clary Sage College $31820; Community Care College $31820.ATA College$59,574Spartan College of Aeronauti...$59,016Tulsa Community College$50,755Miller-Motte College-Tulsa$34,393Clary Sage College$31,820Community Care College$31,820
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
ATA College$59,574
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology$59,016
Tulsa Community College$50,755
Miller-Motte College-Tulsa$34,393
Clary Sage College$31,820
Community Care College$31,820

Oklahoma Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Flooring Installer9.5%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Tower Technician8.6%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Dental Assistant6.4%
EKG Technician3.0%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Optician2.9%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)