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

Similar Liberal Arts programs across Oklahoma produce first-year earnings around $38,000—roughly tracking the national median—but the estimated $31,000 debt load here exceeds what most peer programs carry. While a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.81 falls within manageable territory, comparable Oklahoma programs typically graduate students with closer to $27,000 in debt, suggesting room for concern about borrowing levels.

The earnings figure itself isn't alarming. Liberal Arts degrees from nearby Oklahoma State and Southeastern Oklahoma State produce similar first-year outcomes, and nationally the field clusters tightly around $36,000-$42,000. The challenge is whether the additional debt burden—about $4,000 more than the state median—justifies the credential, especially when programs at larger public universities in Oklahoma appear to offer comparable earning potential with lower borrowing.

Given that 39% of students here receive Pell grants, affordability matters considerably. If your child can minimize borrowing through scholarships or family support, this program may work. But if they're facing the full estimated debt load, compare financial aid packages carefully against Oklahoma's public options—schools like Cameron and Southeastern appear to deliver similar outcomes with less financial weight.