Business Administration, Management and Operations at Cameron University

Cameron University's business program graduates earn $37,143 in their first year—about $8,600 less than the Oklahoma median and well below state leaders like OU-Norman ($61,373). While the 25% earnings growth to $46,417 by year four shows meaningful career progression, graduates still lag behind what most Oklahoma business programs deliver. Among the state's 25 business programs, Cameron ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable Oklahoma programs produce stronger early outcomes.

The debt picture provides some balance: at $27,000, it's roughly average for business degrees and represents a manageable 0.73 times first-year earnings. That's actually better than many programs where graduates owe more relative to what they initially make. However, the combination of below-average earnings and average debt creates a longer payback timeline than parents typically prefer.

For families considering Cameron's business program, this is a classic case of regional affordability versus earning potential. The program serves a heavily Pell-eligible student body (41%), and for Lawton-area students avoiding relocation costs, it may still be economically rational. But families who can afford to look elsewhere in Oklahoma will find programs with 20-30% higher starting salaries for similar debt levels. If your child is staying local or cost-sensitive, Cameron works—just set expectations that career advancement will take more time than at Oklahoma's stronger business schools.