Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.2%
- Retention Rate
- 83.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,655
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,835
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $221/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $92,632 | $84,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $76,083 | $24,872 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. | Master | $73,823 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $66,915 | $32,041 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $63,898 | $13,986 |
| Sociology. | Master | $48,432 | |
| Law. | Certificate | $46,570 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $39,009 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $35,060 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $34,704 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $26,000 |
| Music. | Master | $28,212 | $39,946 |
| Music. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $26,040 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor | $24,421 | $26,863 |
| Dance. | Bachelor | $20,824 | $24,100 |
Outcomes Overview
Oklahoma City University graduates earn a median of $54,655 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 38% with typical debt loads of $20,835. Monthly loan payments of $221 represent about 5% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The strong performing arts programs funnel many graduates into entertainment, music, and theater careers, where income can vary widely but the university's industry connections prove valuable. With a 97.3% employment rate and a 72% loan repayment rate, graduates generally find stable work. The combination of reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential makes this a strong return on investment for most students.