Business Administration, Management and Operations at Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University's business program produces graduates earning about $8,000 less than the typical Oklahoma business graduate—landing in just the 40th percentile statewide. That gap widens dramatically when you look at the state's strongest programs: University of Oklahoma graduates from this major earn $61,000 after graduation, more than 60% higher than ORU's $37,748.

The debt picture offers little consolation. While the $28,137 median debt sits slightly above both state and national averages, the real concern is what graduates earn relative to that obligation. At 75 cents of debt for every dollar of first-year earnings, students face a heavier burden than most business majors nationwide. The modest 8% earnings growth to $40,847 by year four suggests this isn't simply a matter of starting slower in a strong long-term career trajectory.

For an Oklahoma family weighing options, the numbers are clear: multiple in-state alternatives deliver substantially better outcomes at similar or lower debt levels. Unless your student has compelling non-financial reasons to choose ORU—perhaps the Christian environment or specific faculty connections—this program ranks as a below-average investment among Oklahoma business schools. The 99% acceptance rate signals this is an accessible option, but accessibility shouldn't override the fundamental question of whether graduates can comfortably manage their debt on these starting salaries.