U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,247. College Scorecard.
Oklahoma City University Education (Subject Teaching): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Subject Teaching) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Oklahoma City University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,187 | $61,204 | 4.8 years |
| $30–48k | $18,079 | $72,858 | 5.7 years |
| $48–75k | $20,511 | $82,659 | 6.5 years |
| $75–110k | $26,803 | $108,016 | 8.4 years |
| $110k+ | $29,358 | $118,313 | 9.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.0 years, the average time graduates took (62% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Subject Teaching) graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,219) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,790 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Subject Teaching) at Oklahoma colleges
Every Oklahoma college we cover that reports Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University | $54,953 | $23,102 | $17,447 | 68% |
| 2 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $51,533 | $25,500 | $15,300 | 75% |
| 3 | Southern Nazarene University | $50,918 | — | $22,084 | 51% |
| 4 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $50,705 | — | $10,104 | 30% |
| 5 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $49,466 | — | $8,039 | 32% |
| 6 | University of Central Oklahoma | $48,851 | $25,000 | $18,309 | 37% |
| 7 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $47,607 | $25,000 | $14,459 | 40% |
| 8 | Oklahoma Baptist University | $46,956 | $21,250 | $20,958 | 52% |
| 9 | Cameron University | $45,932 | — | $10,912 | 31% |
| 10 | Northeastern State University | $45,474 | $26,000 | $12,710 | 35% |
| 11 | Oklahoma City University | $45,219 | $26,000 | $22,857 | 65% |
| 12 | Oral Roberts University | $42,753 | $27,000 | $25,365 | 57% |
| 13 | Langston University | $41,268 | $31,000 | $11,504 | 17% |
8 more Oklahoma colleges offer Education (Subject Teaching) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates
High school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Coaches and Scouts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Oklahoma City University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Oklahoma City University
- Acceptance rate: 77% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,655
- Full cost breakdown · all 40 majors · overview
Related majors at Oklahoma City University
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
Oklahoma City University Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do Oklahoma City University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median $45,219 four years after graduating and $34,321 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do Oklahoma City University Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Oklahoma City University is $26,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Oklahoma City University a good school for Education (Subject Teaching) in Oklahoma?
On pay, Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Oklahoma City University earn $45,219 four years out, $2,388 below the median for the same major across 13 Oklahoma colleges ($47,607) and $5,784 below the U.S. median ($51,003). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Oklahoma City University rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Oklahoma?
Of 13 Oklahoma colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Oklahoma City University ranks 11th. The highest is Oklahoma State University at $54,953.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $50,650 in the Oklahoma City, OK area and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Oklahoma City University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-city-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).