Psychology at Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University's psychology program shows concerning first-year outcomes but a dramatic rebound that warrants a closer look—though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year.

That initial $29,474 salary falls below both the Oklahoma median ($32,313) and national benchmark ($31,482), ranking in just the 40th percentile statewide. However, the 89% earnings jump to $55,673 by year four is exceptional and far outpaces typical psychology graduate trajectories. The debt load of $27,000 sits above Oklahoma's median ($21,600) but remains manageable given where earnings ultimately land. What's less clear is why these graduates start so far behind peers at schools like Cameron University ($36,464) and whether that income gap closes permanently or represents a temporary pattern in a small dataset.

The real question for parents: can you afford that difficult first year financially and emotionally? If your student needs to immediately support themselves or start repaying loans aggressively, those initial earnings create real strain. But if they can weather a lower-paying entry position—perhaps through family support or income-driven repayment—the four-year outlook becomes considerably brighter. Just remember these figures come from a tiny cohort, so don't bet the farm on replicating that 89% growth rate.