International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Oral Roberts University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$49,890

Est. from national median (103 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Oklahoma's international business programs show considerable variation, with the state median at just over $40,000 in first-year earnings. Peer programs nationally suggest slightly higher outcomes—around $49,890—which would put ORU's graduates closer to the national norm if this estimate holds true. The projected $25,000 in debt is fairly typical for business programs at private institutions, though marginally higher than the state median of $24,275.

The 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio, if accurate, would be manageable—meaning graduates would owe about half their first-year salary. That's reasonable territory for a business degree, where early career advancement often brings salary growth. However, with 99% of applicants admitted and an average SAT of 1183, the academic profile suggests ORU may not be competing with the most selective business programs. International business careers often hinge on networks, internships, and global experiences that smaller, less selective programs sometimes struggle to provide at the same level as flagship universities.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With both earnings and debt estimated from peer institutions rather than actual ORU graduate outcomes, you're making a $100,000+ investment without clear program-specific data. If ORU can demonstrate strong placement rates with international firms or robust study-abroad partnerships that lead to concrete job offers, that could justify the premium over Oklahoma State. Without that evidence, the safer bet may be a program with verified outcomes.

Where Oral Roberts University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Oklahoma

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa	$34,100	$49,890*	—	$25,000*	—
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater	$10,234	$40,442*	—	$24,275*	0.60
National Median	—	$49,890*	—	$23,472*	0.47

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

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 Oral Roberts University, approximately 34% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 103 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.