Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Central Oklahoma, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Central Oklahoma
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $69,156 | $90,152 | -10% | #234 of 258 | #123 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,362 | $88,188 | -4% | #235 of 318 | #75 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,320 | $87,792 | -5% | #211 of 459 | #139 | $18,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,438 | $82,603 | -7% | #628 of 966 | #321 | $21,922 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $59,698 | $75,796 | +1% | #13 of 27 | #9 | $20,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,889 | $73,074 | -4% | #399 of 796 | #245 | $19,845 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $45,556 | $69,235 | +2% | #84 of 187 | #43 | $15,750 |
| Public Health | $49,560 | $67,452 | +15% | #34 of 215 | #16 | $18,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $56,385 | $66,442 | -20% | #144 of 166 | #121 | $19,089 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,410 | $64,107 | -6% | #617 of 1176 | #327 | $20,896 |
| Marketing | $38,628 | $60,961 | -12% | #381 of 516 | #241 | $19,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $60,207 | +10% | #10 of 50 | #5 | $17,070 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $50,151 | $58,334 | -30% | #435 of 452 | #408 | $21,732 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,186 | -3% | #130 of 215 | #59 | $17,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | $38,710 | $54,876 | -5% | #31 of 45 | #19 | $21,000 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $45,804 | $54,571 | -9% | #5 of 6 | #4 | $24,200 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,619 | $53,927 | +5% | #135 of 299 | #76 | $15,875 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,063 | $52,852 | -16% | #473 of 565 | #323 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,609 | $51,332 | -7% | #458 of 660 | #259 | $20,875 |
| Journalism | $28,139 | $51,042 | -9% | #128 of 187 | #70 | $23,500 |
| Biology | $34,180 | $50,748 | -11% | #659 of 841 | #467 | $20,625 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $36,388 | $50,636 | -20% | #164 of 178 | #134 | $20,000 |
| Insurance | $50,182 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,125 | $49,630 | -9% | #424 of 610 | #266 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,786 | $49,383 | -7% | #313 of 476 | #177 | $21,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,741 | $48,851 | -5% | #223 of 345 | #123 | $21,089 |
| Sociology | $37,727 | $48,562 | -8% | #324 of 462 | #163 | $25,461 |
| Psychology | $29,392 | $47,937 | -5% | #654 of 1027 | #278 | $18,149 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $47,864 | -5% | #129 of 177 | #78 | — |
| History | $32,127 | $46,882 | -7% | #324 of 459 | #180 | $21,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,974 | $46,831 | -1% | #390 of 680 | #200 | $24,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,491 | $46,420 | -4% | #93 of 172 | #39 | $23,300 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,214 | $44,331 | -9% | #423 of 576 | #266 | $16,074 |
| Music | $19,162 | $42,355 | -1% | #151 of 268 | #90 | $19,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $25,268 | $41,870 | -14% | #94 of 137 | #69 | $18,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $17,272 | $38,914 | -2% | #153 of 255 | #73 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $32,658 | $38,164 | -36% | #41 of 42 | #39 | $13,744 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $37,490 | -9% | #309 of 423 | #195 | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | $25,018 | $35,485 | -26% | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Central Oklahoma Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $426,089
- Avg rent near campus: $1,586/mo — vs ~$489/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73114 (6.8% cap, Oklahoma City)
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🏆 Where University of Central Oklahoma Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Room | $4,400 | |
| Board | $5,250 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,168 | $38,055 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,012 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,695 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,039 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,781 |
| $110,001+ | $24,282 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology