Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 26.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $39,746
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,223
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $130/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $63,749 | $13,810 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $60,689 | $17,064 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $46,697 | $13,286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $45,696 | $11,700 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Associate | $44,021 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Associate | $32,382 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate | $30,409 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate | $30,409 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $28,598 | $13,875 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate | $26,353 | $11,838 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $24,730 | $9,500 |
| Physical Sciences. | Associate | $23,649 | $10,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Certificate | $22,989 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate | $22,710 | $13,965 |
Outcomes Overview
TCC graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads, owing a median of $12,223 compared to much higher four-year college averages. Monthly loan payments of $130 represent just 3.9% of typical graduate earnings of $39,746 within ten years. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 is strongly favorable for career advancement. With a 93.3% employment rate, graduates find work quickly in Tulsa's energy, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Many use their associate degrees as stepping stones to four-year programs or enter skilled trades where TCC's technical programs carry strong regional recognition. The combination of low debt, solid employment prospects, and affordable continuing education options makes this a strong return on investment for most students.