Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Tulsa Community College

Tulsa Community College's Computer Science associate's program shows unusually clean financials for tech education: low debt paired with steady wage growth that reaches $50,255 by year four. The $18,653 in typical borrowing sits at just the 5th percentile nationally—meaning 95% of similar programs leave students with more debt—while graduates still earn at the state median. That's exactly the profile parents should want from a two-year program: minimal financial exposure with clear momentum.

The trajectory matters here. Starting at $40,810 might feel modest, but the 23% jump to over $50,000 within four years suggests graduates are landing roles with real advancement potential, not dead-end help desk positions. Among Oklahoma's limited options for associate-level computer science training, this program performs solidly—hitting the 60th percentile statewide while keeping debt burden significantly below peers.

The caveat is real: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, one or two outlier experiences could skew the picture considerably. But the fundamentals—low borrowing, consistent growth, and reasonable starting pay—align with what community college tech programs should deliver. For Oklahoma students looking to enter IT without bachelor's degree debt, this represents a straightforward path that appears to work.