Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Mid-America Christian University

Based on comparable communications programs in Oklahoma, first-year earnings around $36,400 against an estimated $25,800 in debt creates a manageable starting point—though one that trails what larger state schools deliver. The University of Oklahoma's program launches graduates at $45,700, nearly $10,000 higher, while Oklahoma State's outcomes sit slightly below this program's projection.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 aligns closely with the national benchmark for communications programs, suggesting typical financial pressure for the field. With 40% of students receiving Pell grants, Mid-America serves a population where every dollar of debt matters. Similar programs nationally carry about $24,600 in debt, so the estimated figure here runs slightly higher—not dramatically, but enough to matter when starting salaries hover in the mid-$30,000s.

For families considering this program, the core question is whether the smaller campus environment and specific institutional fit justify outcomes that appear comparable to larger state universities at similar or potentially lower cost. The estimates here suggest a standard path for communications graduates in Oklahoma, neither exceptional nor problematic. If your student thrives in smaller settings and has strong reasons to choose Mid-America specifically, the financial picture shouldn't disqualify it—but if career outcomes are the primary driver, programs at OU or UCO may offer more robust launching pads into the field.