Computer Science at Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian's computer science graduates earn about $61,000 in their first year—roughly $10,000 below both state and national medians for CS programs. That's a meaningful gap in a field where even modest regional differences in starting salaries compound significantly over a career. When peer programs at OU-Norman and University of Tulsa are producing graduates who earn $74,000 to $79,000, this program lands in the bottom quarter for Oklahoma CS outcomes.

The estimated debt of $25,000 (derived from similar private institutions nationally) creates a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, which is manageable for a computer science graduate. Similar Oklahoma programs carry comparable debt loads, so the financing picture isn't the concern here—it's whether students are developing the technical skills and professional networks that translate to competitive entry-level positions. The nearly-open admission rate (97%) and modest SAT scores suggest this may be a less selective cohort, which could partially explain the earnings gap, though that doesn't change the economic reality families face.

For a family paying private tuition for a CS degree, this program needs to deliver either superior outcomes or a compelling non-financial value proposition. The earnings data suggests it's not delivering the former. If your child is set on Oklahoma Christian for faith-based or community reasons, understand they'll likely start their career at a $10,000-$15,000 disadvantage compared to graduating from a state flagship—a gap that matters in tech.