Social Sciences at Rogers State University

Rogers State's Social Sciences program performs solidly within Oklahoma, landing at the 60th percentile among the state's five schools offering this degree—though that still translates to below-national-average earnings. First-year graduates earn about $35,000, climbing to nearly $44,000 by year four, a respectable 25% increase that suggests the degree opens doors to career progression. The debt load of $23,573 is manageable, coming in below both state and national medians, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67 that keeps monthly payments reasonable on an entry-level salary.

The real consideration here is expectation-setting: this program ranks in just the 29th percentile nationally for earnings. If your child is comparing this to social sciences programs at larger universities, they'll likely start behind their peers. However, that gap matters less if they're planning to work in Oklahoma's job market, where Rogers State graduates earn exactly the state median. For families prioritizing affordability—and with 38% of students receiving Pell grants, many here are—the combination of below-average debt and decent in-state employment outcomes makes practical sense.

This works best for students committed to staying in Oklahoma and building careers that value the degree primarily as a credential rather than a specialized skillset. The earnings trajectory shows it's possible to reach solid middle-class income within a few years, just not quickly out of the gate.