Oklahoma's Higher Ed Numbers Are Low

By Neima Seirafipour

In a world that demands more and more education each year, Oklahoma has dropped the ball. 

Oklahoma has an average of 15 percent of the population with a college degree, lower than that of the national average.

Neighboring states such as Missouri have a higher percentage of citizens with a college degree. 

Even worse, Oklahoma has a high percentage of people who did not complete high school—13 percent, which is also higher than the neighboring state Missouri. 

With an average cost of tuition at $8,150 per semester for public education—not very high compared to the national average—there is no excuse for Oklahomans lack of education.   

For more information on Oklahomans education statistics as well as other states and the national average, visit: 

http://www.usa.com/oklahoma-state-population-and-races.htm#Education