Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa's engineering program lands graduates right in the middle of Oklahoma's small engineering field—above the state median by roughly $3,000, though below the national average by about $3,000. First-year earnings of $74,770 essentially match what Oklahoma State reports and exceed Central Oklahoma's outcomes, putting this solidly in the state's competitive tier. Based on comparable programs at similar institutions nationally, estimated debt of $26,000 translates to a 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio—a reasonable financial position for an engineering graduate.

The practical reality is straightforward: engineering graduates typically earn enough to handle this debt level comfortably, and Tulsa's outcomes suggest students can compete for the same opportunities as peers from larger state universities. The $1,325 average SAT score indicates selectivity that likely contributes to these competitive results. However, it's worth noting that Oklahoma's engineering market itself runs slightly cooler than national averages, which affects all state programs.

For families choosing between Tulsa and Oklahoma's public engineering programs, the estimated debt picture appears comparable to state medians while outcomes are competitive. The main question is whether Tulsa's smaller program and private school environment justify potentially higher overall costs, given that first-year earnings don't show a clear premium over the flagship universities.