Business Administration, Management and Operations at Community Care College

At $26,873 in first-year earnings, Community Care College graduates earn nearly $6,000 less than the typical Oklahoma business administration associate's degree holder—placing this program in just the 25th percentile statewide. Students at nearby Tulsa Community College, for comparison, earn $33,084 right out of the gate, while Northern Oklahoma College grads start above $35,000. This earnings gap is substantial when you're starting your career, affecting everything from apartment deposits to car payments.

The debt picture compounds the problem. While $19,510 might not sound extreme, it's significantly higher than both the state median ($13,250) and national median ($13,980) for this degree. The result is a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73—meaning graduates owe nearly three-quarters of their first year's salary. With half of students receiving Pell grants, this burden falls particularly hard on families who can least afford it.

For a two-year business degree in Tulsa, this represents below-average value. Multiple Oklahoma community colleges deliver stronger earnings outcomes with lower debt loads. Unless Community Care offers specific program features or scheduling flexibility that other local options can't match, families should seriously consider alternatives like Tulsa Community College or Northern Oklahoma College, where graduates earn $6,000-$9,000 more annually from day one.