Location: Shawnee, OK•In-State Tuition: $34,050•Admission Rate: 56%•Avg SAT: 1173
Median Earnings (1yr)
$29,879
30th percentile
Median Debt
$25,147
7% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.84 ManageableSample: 18 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Oklahoma Baptist University's psychology program delivers first-year earnings of $29,879—about $4,600 below the national median for this degree. While that places it in just the 30th percentile nationally, context matters: among Oklahoma's four programs in this field, it hits the state median exactly and ranks in the 60th percentile. For families planning to stay in Oklahoma, where the job market simply pays less for bachelor's-level psychology graduates, this program performs competitively within its regional context.

The debt picture is reasonable at $25,147, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.84. That's manageable compared to many psychology programs, though graduates should expect a tight budget in that first year. The real question is trajectory: bachelor's degrees in psychology typically serve as stepping stones to graduate programs or adjacent careers in social services, education, or human resources. If your child plans to pursue a master's or doctorate, this program could provide solid preparation. If they're planning to enter the workforce immediately with just the bachelor's, $30K starting salaries will require financial discipline.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. For families considering this path, the key is understanding that psychology bachelor's degrees rarely lead to high-paying entry-level positions anywhere—this program isn't an outlier in that regard, just typical of the field and the state.

Where Oklahoma Baptist University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all clinical, counseling and applied psychology bachelors's programs nationally

Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOther clinical, counseling and applied psychology programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Oklahoma Baptist University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Oklahoma Baptist University earns $30k — 30th percentile among clinical, counseling and applied psychology bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee$34,050$29,879—$25,1470.84
CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York$7,464$57,204$46,414——
Albright CollegeReading$28,794$48,838$49,746$39,7620.81
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia$45,683$43,964$45,447$47,9761.09
Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud$10,117$42,406$46,120$24,9480.59
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill$67,680$42,384$58,439$17,3610.41
National Median—$34,506—$27,0000.78

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with clinical, counseling and applied psychology graduates

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$101,190/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

School Psychologists

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychologists, All Other

All psychologists not listed separately.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Human Resources Specialists

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

$72,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

$65,850/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Oklahoma Baptist University, approximately 31% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 27 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.