Political Science and Government at University of Tulsa

A bachelor's in political science from University of Tulsa carries an estimated $24,625 in debt—slightly above what similar programs nationally report—while comparable programs in Oklahoma suggest first-year earnings around $37,401. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66 is workable but not exceptional, meaning graduates would need to dedicate roughly two-thirds of their first year's salary to eliminate debt immediately, or more realistically, face several years of payments that consume a meaningful chunk of their paycheck.

What complicates the picture here is that these figures are drawn from peer institutions rather than Tulsa's actual graduate outcomes, which the Department of Education can't publish due to small cohort sizes. The estimated earnings do track slightly above the national median for political science programs, but they're essentially identical to what graduates from Oklahoma's other programs report earning. Given Tulsa's higher admission selectivity (58% acceptance rate, 1325 average SAT) and private school tuition structure, you might reasonably expect a premium that isn't evident in these state-based projections.

For parents footing the bill, the question is whether Tulsa's smaller classes and potentially stronger professional networks justify debt that's roughly $1,600 higher than Oklahoma's typical political science graduate carries. Without program-specific data, you're betting on institutional reputation translating into career advantages that the numbers from similar programs don't capture. If your student has compelling scholarship offers or specific mentorship opportunities at Tulsa, the investment makes more sense; otherwise, comparable outcomes at lower cost are available elsewhere in the state.