Business/Commerce at Randall University

Business graduates from similar small private colleges nationally earn around $47,500 in their first year—a figure that places this program well below Oklahoma's state median of $54,171 for business bachelor's degrees. With an estimated $27,000 in debt, that translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57, which is manageable on paper but becomes tighter when you consider the local competition. Oklahoma Wesleyan, for instance, reports actual earnings of $54,171 for its business grads—nearly $7,000 more annually.

The challenge here isn't the debt load itself, which is reasonable for a bachelor's degree. It's that Randall's estimated earnings lag behind what other Oklahoma business programs deliver. That gap matters when you're making loan payments on an entry-level salary. Peer programs nationally suggest first-year earnings in the high $40,000s are typical for smaller institutions, but in a state where business grads often clear $54,000, you're starting at a disadvantage.

For families weighing this program, the key question is whether Randall offers something—network, location, faith-based focus—that justifies accepting lower projected earnings than state competitors. The debt isn't alarming, but the earnings gap compared to other Oklahoma options deserves honest conversation before committing.