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

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oklahoma City Community College$26,051
Tulsa Community College$33,103$24,363$15,2870.46
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City$32,967$20,2300.61
Carl Albert State College$24,517$19,091$9,1250.37
National Median$25,838$14,6140.57

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa
$3,768$33,103$15,287
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
$3,779$32,967$20,230
Carl Albert State College
Poteau
$4,230$24,517$9,125

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 City Community College, approximately 28% 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.