The Straight A State

Working in Oklahoma’s Education Industry

If you’re looking to set up the next generation for success, Oklahoma is the place to move. In the K-12 arena, districts are making waves with innovative instruction approaches and standout academic performance. At the higher education level, heavyweights like the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University offer an impressive array of programs and research opportunities. If you’re eager to make an impact in a tight-knit community, Oklahoma schools are ready to be your champion. 

269,000+ Education Jobs

512 K-12 School Districts

25 Colleges & Universities

Major Players

  • University of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Oklahoma CareerTech
  • Tulsa Public Schools
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools
  • Edmond Public Schools
  • Moore Public Schools
  • Norman Public Schools
  • Union Public Schools
  • Jenks Public Schools
  • Tulsa Community College
  • University of Central Oklahoma

Names to Know

Photo by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education​

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

As the coordinating body of Oklahoma’s 25 colleges and universities, the State Regents play a pivotal role in shaping public higher education. Not only do they set strategic policies and manage funding, they also offer a wealth of resources for K-12 educators too. Among their standout initiatives are premier financial aid programs like GEAR UP and Oklahoma’s Promise.

Oklahoma City Public School District

As one of the largest public schools districts in the state, OKCPS serves over 33,000 students across a culturally rich urban canvas, boasting award-winning programs in STEM, fine arts, and athletics. The district includes 31 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 4 alternative schools.

Booker T. Washington High School

You’ll find one of the top high schools in America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Blue Ribbon School offers 25 Advanced Placement courses and is one of only two high schools in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the only to offer the IB Middle Years Programme. 

Oklahoma CareerTech

Oklahoma is home to the best vocational and technical education system in the nation, with over 60 campuses statewide. You’ll join a network of educators dedicated to hands-on, skills-based training for the most in-demand fields. From welding to nursing to IT, Oklahoma CareerTech instructors are at the frontline of the future workforce.

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