Eastern Oklahoma State College ranked 15th in average coaching salaries among Oklahoma’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The college reported an average coaching salary of $44,154, with the top salary reaching $45,290.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, offering $1 million.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across Oklahoma’s post-secondary schools was $125,730, marking a 1.1% increase from $124,329 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $1 million |
| The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $988,579 |
| The University of Tulsa | $181,777 |
| Oral Roberts University | $98,407 |
| The University of Central Oklahoma | $73,415 |
| Northeastern State University | $62,189 |
| East Central University | $60,754 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $54,728 |
| Rogers State University | $52,418 |
| Oklahoma Christian University | $51,243 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
