Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern Oklahoma State University$41,555
Oklahoma Christian University$47,801$41,428$27,0000.56
Oral Roberts University$46,531$42,259$26,5000.57
University of Central Oklahoma$45,974$42,773$26,5100.58
Oklahoma Baptist University$45,802$41,792$25,8250.56
Southern Nazarene University$45,032
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond
$25,900$47,801$27,000
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
$34,100$46,531$26,500
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
$8,522$45,974$26,510
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
$34,050$45,802$25,825
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany
$29,600$45,032

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.