Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 42.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,634
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,334
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 50.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $120/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Associate | $61,681 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,860 | $14,000 |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $55,964 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $50,022 | $11,000 |
| Engineering Technology, General. | Associate | $49,683 | $11,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $44,356 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $44,356 | $11,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $40,791 | $12,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $31,133 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $24,532 | $14,167 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate | $21,052 |
Outcomes Overview
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $11,334 and earn $45,634 within ten years. Monthly loan payments of $120 represent just 2.5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate reaches 95.4%, reflecting strong demand for skilled technicians in aviation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Only 46.88% of students take federal loans, keeping debt levels manageable. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 compares favorably to the national average of 0.4 for similar technical programs. Graduates typically work as aircraft mechanics, welders, and industrial technicians in Oklahoma's robust aerospace and energy industries. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused technical education.