Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State's electrical engineering program sits in an interesting middle ground—performing better than most Oklahoma competitors while trailing the national pack. At $74,250 in first-year earnings, graduates earn above the state median of $71,904 (60th percentile among Oklahoma programs) but fall short of the $77,710 national benchmark. The $21,157 median debt creates a manageable 0.28 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans in about three months of gross earnings.

The comparison to University of Tulsa is telling: both programs produce similar outcomes (Tulsa's $74,770 versus OSU's $74,250), but Tulsa's much higher cost of attendance makes OSU the more practical choice for most families. This program represents solid, if unspectacular, value—particularly for Oklahoma residents who benefit from in-state tuition. The 30th national percentile ranking suggests the program doesn't place graduates into the highest-paying engineering roles that push starting salaries into the $80,000+ range, but the debt load stays reasonable enough that this isn't a financial risk.

For families seeking a reliable path into engineering without breaking the bank, OSU delivers. Just don't expect the premium outcomes that top-tier or specialized engineering programs command nationally. The value proposition hinges largely on keeping total costs down through in-state tuition.