Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University

Engineering graduates from smaller programs in Oklahoma typically launch with salaries around $72,000—decent by regional standards, though trailing the national median for electrical engineering degrees by about $6,000. Oklahoma Christian's program, drawing from the same pool of in-state employers as larger public universities, likely produces comparable outcomes. The estimated debt load of $26,000 sits slightly above both state and national medians for engineering programs, though the 0.36 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable.

What matters here is context: Oklahoma Christian's nearly open admission (97%) serves a different student population than highly selective engineering schools. The estimated figures suggest this program delivers solid technical training without the crushing debt that can accompany private education. However, peer programs at Oklahoma State and Tulsa report first-year earnings in the $74,000-$75,000 range with lower typical debt, making them worth comparing carefully.

The fundamental question is whether Oklahoma Christian's smaller program size and faith-based environment justify potentially similar costs for outcomes that appear aligned with larger state schools. If the Christian campus culture is a priority and the estimates hold true, this could work financially. If not, the public alternatives offer clearer value propositions with transparent outcome data.