Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oklahoma Christian University

Based on comparable liberal arts programs across Oklahoma, graduates typically earn around $37,800 in their first year—slightly above the national median for these degrees. The estimated $26,050 in debt sits just below the state average, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 that suggests manageable repayment. However, the four-year earnings figure of $37,566 shows virtually no growth, which differs from the trajectory most families hope for with a bachelor's degree.

What makes this picture more uncertain is Oklahoma Christian's nearly open admission (97% acceptance rate). While a 30% Pell grant population indicates some economic diversity, liberal arts degrees from less selective institutions can produce widely varying outcomes depending on what students do with the credential—whether they pursue graduate school, leverage it for specific career paths, or struggle to find positions that value general studies backgrounds. The flat earnings between year one and year four raises questions about career advancement potential.

For families considering this program, the key issue is whether $26,000 in debt makes sense for a degree where peer programs suggest minimal early earning growth. If your student has a clear plan for how they'll use this foundation—law school, ministry, specific professional tracks—the debt load is workable. But if they're choosing liberal arts without that direction, they should know that similar programs in Oklahoma show a wide range, from barely scraping by at $38,000 to standout performers at $45,000-plus, and there's limited data to predict where Oklahoma Christian's graduates will fall.