Online IT Programs in Tulsa (2027)

Key Points

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technologies at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology leads the Tulsa list (#48 of 57 nationally).
Tulsa ranks 74th among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 10,150.
Tulsa pays network and systems administrators $85,110, 14% under the $99,130 U.S. median.
In Tulsa, help desk to IT manager means $50,940 to $150,680, or 3.0 times the pay.

The Best Online IT Programs in Tulsa

Ordered by national standing, Tulsa’s two programs sit in Okmulgee.

Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.

No.1 #48of 57 in IT bachelor’s
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technologies
- Okmulgee, OK
- Public
- Fully online
- Bachelor’s
Computer systems analysts run 0.82 times the national share in Tulsa. 42% graduation rate.

Online tuition

$388.60 per credit$201.60 in state

Graduation rate

42%school-wide

Median earnings

$58,8441 year after

Graduates in this field

522023-24, all formats

Accreditation

HLCHigher Learning Commission

Starts

Fall, Spring, Summer

Visit OSUIT’s Bachelor of Technology in IT Compare
No.2 #26of 31 in IT associate
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies
- Okmulgee, OK
- Public
- Fully online
- Associate
Network support specialists earn $88,540 in Tulsa. 42% graduation rate.

Online tuition

$388.60 per credit$201.60 in state

Graduation rate

42%school-wide

Graduates in this field

612023-24, all formats

Accreditation

HLCHigher Learning Commission

Starts

Fall, Spring, Summer

Visit OSUIT’s AAS in IT Compare

Tulsa has two of Oklahoma’s two ranked programs.

See every online IT program in Oklahoma, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 22.4% through 2034.

Tulsa Programs in Our National Rankings

In the Associate in IT ranking, Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology places 26th of 31, Tulsa’s best national result.

Program	National ranking	Place
Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	Associate in IT	26th of 31
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technologies, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	Bachelor's in IT	48th of 57

Tuition Discounts for Tulsa Residents

Tulsa residents can also ask about ACM.

How exchanges work in Oklahoma.

IT Jobs and Salaries in Tulsa

Tulsa’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $150,680; Tulsa’s lowest is $50,940, for help desk technicians. Tulsa’s largest IT group: 2,610 help desk technicians.

Role	Median pay	vs Oklahoma	Typical range	Jobs	Entry education	Salary guide
IT Manager	$150,680	+10%	$86,320 to $216,490	1,060	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Database Administrator	$113,420	+19%	$60,210 to $150,540	140	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Engineer	$109,450	0%	$72,690 to $161,700	370	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Information Security Analyst	$101,790	+8%	$59,210 to $158,140	420	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Computer Systems Analyst	$101,460	+6%	$69,160 to $137,080	1,260	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Support Specialist	$88,540	+12%	$52,460 to $147,940	580	Associate's degree	Salary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$85,110	+1%	$60,080 to $141,350	600	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Web Developer	$79,130	+1%	$51,500 to $126,790	90	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Help Desk Technician	$50,940	−2%	$36,530 to $86,530	2,610	Some college, no degree	Salary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tulsa, OK metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against Oklahoma medians, the biggest Tulsa premium: database administrators at $113,420 (+19%). Weakest in Tulsa: help desk technicians, at $50,940 (−2%). 7 of 9 Tulsa roles out-earn the Oklahoma median.

Next in Tulsa: computer systems analysts (1,260 jobs, $101,460) and IT managers (1,060 jobs, $150,680). In Tulsa, bachelor’s-level roles are 55% of IT jobs; Tulsa students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Tulsa: help desk technicians (2,610 jobs, $50,940) and network support specialists (580 jobs, $88,540). For those Tulsa roles, see online IT associate degrees.

Tulsa's widest pay spread: IT managers, $86,320 to $216,490.

Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.

IT Job Concentration in Tulsa

Tulsa's signature IT job: 580 network support specialists, 1.34 times the U.S. share.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Tulsa

Tulsa has 420 security analysts earning $101,790, at 0.75 times the U.S. share.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Tulsa: The Industries Behind Them

Tulsa computer systems design firms employ 3,086 people at 302 locations, averaging $84,804.

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Tulsa

Tulsa’s largest IT group is help desk staff.

Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in Tulsa FAQ

How many online IT programs are in Tulsa?

Two programs at one school in the Tulsa metro area, in Okmulgee: one bachelor's degree and one associate degree. Two are at public schools.

What does the information sector look like in Tulsa?

Tulsa's information sector averages $74,888 a job across 7,983 workers.

Which IT jobs are scarce in Tulsa?

Tulsa is lightest on web developers (0.45x) and IT managers (0.53x the U.S. share).

Which IT job in Tulsa differs most from the state's pay?

In Tulsa, database administrators earn $113,420, well above Oklahoma's $95,320.

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