Accounting at Southern Nazarene University

Is a bachelor's in accounting worth roughly $27,000 in debt when first-year earnings hover around $50,000? Based on comparable programs across Oklahoma, this appears to be a middle-of-the-road outcome—the state median for accounting degrees sits at exactly this $49,800 mark. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 suggests graduates would dedicate about half their first-year salary to what they borrowed, which falls within manageable territory for most families, though it means loan payments will take a meaningful bite from early paychecks.

The real question for Southern Nazarene is whether it matches the value of Oklahoma's public alternatives. Graduates from OU-Norman earn $62,900 their first year out, while Oklahoma State grads make $50,900—both substantially higher than what similar programs in the state typically produce. With 45% of students receiving Pell grants, Southern Nazarene serves many families for whom every dollar of debt and earnings matters. The estimated debt here ($26,600) actually runs slightly above the state median of $24,100 for accounting programs.

For a family weighing this investment, the Oklahoma accounting job market appears stable enough to service this debt load, but you're likely not getting a premium outcome compared to the state's flagship institutions. If your child has admission offers from OU or Oklahoma State, those programs show stronger earning potential at comparable or lower debt levels.