Business Administration, Management and Operations at Tulsa Community College

Tulsa Community College's business associate degree delivers exactly what you'd expect from a solid community college program—nothing spectacular, nothing alarming. Earnings start at $33,084 and grow to $41,312 by year four, a respectable 25% increase that suggests graduates are finding traction in the job market. Within Oklahoma, this program outperforms more than half its peers (60th percentile), though it trails Murray State and Northern Oklahoma College by several thousand dollars annually.

The debt picture is manageable but not exceptional. At $15,909, graduates carry about $2,000 more than the state median and $2,000 more than the national benchmark. That translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5, meaning most graduates should be able to handle their loans without financial strain, especially as their earnings climb through their twenties.

For families in the Tulsa area weighing this against four-year options, the math works if this is a stepping stone—either to immediate employment with room for advancement, or as a transfer-ready credential to complete a bachelor's degree elsewhere. The 36% Pell grant population suggests the college serves students who need affordable access, and at this debt level, it's delivering on that promise without saddling graduates with crippling payments.