Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rogers State University

With $25,000 in debt and first-year earnings likely around $38,000—based on what similar Oklahoma liberal arts programs produce—Rogers State's debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 sits in manageable territory, though not exceptional. The estimated earnings track closely with Oklahoma's state median for these programs and slightly exceed the national benchmark of $36,340. However, it's worth noting that other Oklahoma schools with reported data show a significant range: graduates from OU-Norman and Cameron earn in the mid-$40,000s, while those from Southeastern and Oklahoma State cluster closer to Rogers State's estimated outcome.

The challenge here is that we're working entirely from estimates derived from peer programs across Oklahoma, not actual outcomes from Rogers State graduates. This makes it difficult to know whether this specific program matches, exceeds, or falls short of the state pattern. The debt load of $25,000 is slightly below both state and national medians, which offers some cushion, but with 38% of students receiving Pell grants, every dollar of debt matters for families already stretching financially.

The practical takeaway: if your child is choosing Rogers State for location, cost of attendance, or fit, the estimated financial picture suggests they'd likely land in the middle of the pack among Oklahoma liberal arts graduates. But push hard for information about actual job placement and earnings from recent graduates—without that data, you're making this investment somewhat blind.