Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bacone College

A Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts at Bacone College carries an estimated $30,770 in debt—above both the state median of $26,594 and national median of $27,000 for similar programs. First-year earnings based on comparable Oklahoma programs suggest around $37,800, which is close to what other Oklahoma schools in this field report. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.81 means nearly a full year's salary going toward repayment, a heavier burden than typical for liberal arts degrees and particularly challenging given that 53% of Bacone students receive Pell grants, indicating significant financial need.

The earnings estimate matches the state median but lags behind what liberal arts graduates earn at larger Oklahoma institutions like OU-Norman ($45,700) or Cameron ($43,900). While Bacone may offer a smaller, more personalized environment, the estimated higher debt combined with comparable earnings to programs that appear to carry less debt creates a tougher financial starting point. For families already stretching to afford college, that extra $4,000-5,000 in debt matters considerably when monthly loan payments begin.

Before committing, request actual placement and debt outcomes from Bacone's admissions office. The estimates here suggest this program costs more than similar Oklahoma alternatives while producing typical earnings for the field. If Bacone's actual graduate outcomes are significantly better than these peer-based estimates, they should be willing to share them.