Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Tulsa

University of Tulsa's business program sits in an interesting middle ground—it's beating most Oklahoma competitors but struggles to match the state's top performers. With first-year earnings of $45,038, graduates outpace the state median by about $1,300, landing in the 60th percentile among Oklahoma business programs. However, they're trailing OU-Norman graduates by roughly $16,000 annually, a significant gap that persists even as earnings grow to $53,351 by year four.

The debt burden here is manageable at $25,000, exactly matching both the state and national medians. The 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates are borrowing just over half their first-year salary—a reasonable position that most can handle comfortably. The 19% earnings growth over four years suggests decent career momentum, though starting from a modest baseline.

The real consideration is value for tuition dollar. Tulsa charges private school rates (evidenced by its selective admissions and high SAT scores), yet its business graduates earn less than peers at several Oklahoma public universities. One important caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary considerably. If your child is receiving substantial financial aid that brings costs close to in-state public tuition, this becomes more defensible. Otherwise, several Oklahoma alternatives deliver stronger earnings without the premium price tag.