Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oklahoma Christian University$42,364
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus$51,097$46,040$23,1020.45
University of Central Oklahoma$47,741$45,786$25,0000.52
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus$47,572$47,745$25,5000.54
Oral Roberts University$46,069$27,0000.59
Oklahoma Baptist University$44,135$43,391$21,2500.48
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater
$10,234$51,097$23,102
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
$8,522$47,741$25,000
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman
$9,595$47,572$25,500
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
$34,100$46,069$27,000
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
$34,050$44,135$21,250

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 Christian University, approximately 30% 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.