OSU Polytech
Oklahoma’s Technology Education Leader
Turning Ideas Into Impact
Oklahoma State University is the state leader in polytech education. Through OSU Polytech,
we bring practical, applied learning through innovative tech-driven curriculum, industry-aligned
academic programs, flexible learning opportunities and real-world learning experience.
OSU Polytech is a statewide coordination of the OSU System's workforce-driven technical
academic programs delivered primarily through OSU's campuses in Oklahoma City, Okmulgee,
Stillwater and Tulsa — making the industry-aligned education offered for a century
even more accessible to Oklahomans.
Pillars of Progress
OSU Polytech offers an impactful, statewide education geared toward the state’s most in-demand occupations in an accessible and flexible format. Guided by these four core pillars, this initiative will elevate and expand access to workforce development education for all Oklahomans.
Innovative Tech-driven Curriculum
Industry-aligned Academic Programs
Flexible Learning Opportunities
Real-world Learning Experience
Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce Leaders TodayFor decades, OSU has been the undisputed leader in Oklahoma in providing applied technical education to tomorrow's workforce.
3700+
students currently enrolled
in a Polytech program within the OSU system.
60+
programs available today
with more being created every semester.
70+
years of applied education
thanks to the dedication and hard work of the university’s Tulsa, Oklahoma City and
Okmulgee institutions.
Advancing Together
OSU System and Partners Fueling Statewide Solutions
OSU works with industries that adopt cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence,
including manufacturing, energy, health care, and aerospace. Through this collaboration,
the OSU System goes beyond the boundaries of traditional education — building a bridge
between education and industry.
Bridging the Gap
OSU Polytech and Industry Leaders Address Oklahoma's Workforce Needs
OSU Polytech is committed to partnering with industry to develop practical and effective
solutions to Oklahoma’s workforce challenges. OSU is hosting executive roundtable
discussions throughout the state as part of OSU Polytech’s listening tour. OSU and
industry leaders will discuss the changing workforce and partner to develop impactful
education and training programs that will fill the STEM pipeline for Oklahoma’s economy.
Industry sectors will include aerospace and aviation, advanced manufacturing, energy
and power, health care and life sciences, information technology and telecommunications,
and supply chain and operations.
OSU Polytech
Guided by our land-grant mission and under the leadership of President Kayse Shrum, the OSU/A&M System leads the way in innovative and responsive polytech degree programs, research and workforce development.
OSU-Stillwater
Transforming education in Oklahoma
- ENDEAVOR lab allows interdisciplinary, hands-on and industry-aligned learning
- $6 million in DOD funding to educate the next generation of STEM workforce employees
- Collaborative research to develop STEM resources for K-12 students, educators and schools
OSUIT
Oklahoma’s only university of applied technology
- 35 degree programs provide hands-on, career-focused education
- Nearly 90% career placement rate for students prepared with employability skills
- World-class teaching facilities offer experience with best practices based on industry standards
OSU-OKC
Advancing our communities through workforce education programs
- 18 certificates and 29 associate degrees
- Offering both employment and direct-to-workforce options
- Programs align with workforce occupations in Oklahoma including STEM, human services and more
OSU-Tulsa
Advanced technology education in an urban setting
- Bachelor's and graduate-level engineering programs
- Hands-on research and development with government and industry partners at the Helmerich Research Center
- Building Oklahoma's engineering pipeline through transfer partnerships and community outreach
Empowering Minds
Expanding K-12 STEM Education
The OSU System is joining together to create opportunities in K-12 STEM education
through outreach, research and collaboration. By developing the K-12 STEM Hub, OSU
is providing a comprehensive service to provide access to educational resources.
Next-level Learning
Elevate your education with hands-on experience
Oklahoma industry leaders have joined forces to give OSU students opportunities for
applied learning and real-world knowledge. Discover cutting-edge degree programs like
engineering technologies with options in automation and industrial engineering or
information technologies with options in cybersecurity and software development at
OSU-OKC. And OSUIT now offers courses at OSU-Tulsa in engineering technologies, and
environmental health and safety technology — with more options to come. Learn about
the degree options available below if you are interested in taking the next step in
professional preparedness.
Interested in supporting or partnering with OSU Polytech?
Please contact Justin Hazzard, Assistant Vice President at the OSU Foundation, at jhazzard@osugiving.com