Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at Oklahoma Baptist University

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.