Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degree) at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Median Earnings (1yr)

$51,097

95th percentile

60th percentile in Oklahoma

Median Debt

$23,102

12% below national median

Analysis

Oklahoma State graduates teaching specialized subjects start strong at $51,097—beating 95% of similar programs nationally and sitting comfortably above the state median. The $23,102 in typical debt is manageable, representing less than half of first-year earnings. This looks like solid preparation for Oklahoma's teaching market.

The catch is harder to explain: earnings drop to $46,040 by year four, a 10% decline that's unusual even in education. This pattern might reflect career transitions (some graduates moving into related fields or taking time off), or it could signal challenges in Oklahoma's teacher compensation structure. Still, even at year four, graduates earn more than the national median for this degree. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) means individual career paths can skew the numbers.

For families committed to teaching in Oklahoma, this program delivers strong positioning. Your child would enter the workforce ahead of peers from other state schools and carry reasonable debt. The earnings dip warrants a conversation about long-term career plans, but the fundamentals—low debt burden, above-average starting salary, and strong program reputation—suggest this is a sound choice for aspiring educators, particularly those planning to teach high-demand subjects where specialized training commands better pay.

Where Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	$51,097	$46,040	-10%
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$47,572	$47,745	+0%
Southwestern Oklahoma State University	$43,302	$46,906	+8%
University of Central Oklahoma	$47,741	$45,786	-4%
Northeastern State University	$43,045	$44,125	+3%

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)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater	$10,234	$51,097	$46,040	$23,102	0.45
University of Central OklahomaEdmond	$8,522	$47,741	$45,786	$25,000	0.52
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman	$9,595	$47,572	$47,745	$25,500	0.54
Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa	$34,100	$46,069	—	$27,000	0.59
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee	$34,050	$44,135	$43,391	$21,250	0.48
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford	$8,295	$43,302	$46,906	$25,000	0.58
National Median	—	$43,082	—	$26,221	0.61

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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 State University-Main Campus, approximately 26% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 82 graduates with reported earnings and 87 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.