Accounting at Cameron University

Cameron University's accounting program produces graduates whose earnings actually decline after graduation—starting at $44,520 and dropping to $40,933 by year four. While the debt load of $28,017 isn't catastrophic, it's notably higher than Oklahoma's median for accounting programs ($24,125), creating a debt-to-earnings ratio that stretches thin when incomes are moving in the wrong direction.

The real context here is Oklahoma's accounting market. This program sits at the 40th percentile statewide—essentially middle-of-the-pack—but that means graduates earn roughly $9,000 less than those from Oklahoma State and $18,000 less than OU-Norman grads in the same field. Given that many employers view accounting credentials similarly regardless of school (especially for those pursuing CPA licensure), starting $9,000 behind peers from nearby programs represents a meaningful gap that doesn't appear to close over time.

One important caveat: these numbers come from a very small sample of graduates, so they could swing significantly in either direction with fresh data. That said, the combination of below-average starting pay, negative earnings trajectory, and above-average debt suggests parents should seriously consider whether their student might access one of Oklahoma's stronger accounting programs instead. The CPA exam is the same everywhere—starting with better earnings momentum matters.