Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 38.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 36.3%
- Retention Rate
- 71.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,913
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $231/mo
Outcomes Overview
USAO graduates enter the workforce with relatively modest debt loads. The median debt of $21,750 creates monthly payments of $231, consuming about 6.6% of typical graduate income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 sits well below concerning levels. Nearly 95% of graduates find employment within six months of graduation. The interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum prepares students for diverse fields including education, business, and arts-related careers. Starting salaries of around $30,000 reflect Oklahoma's lower cost of living and the nature of liberal arts career paths. While earnings grow to $42,000 by the 10-year mark, the modest salary progression combined with decent employment prospects yields an average return on investment.