U.S. median for this major: $47,141.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 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 52% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,392. College Scorecard.
University of Central Oklahoma Writing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Oklahoma colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Central Oklahoma'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 | $15,275 | $72,556 | 7.7 years |
| $30–48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 8.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 8.9 years |
| $75–110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 11.7 years |
| $110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 12.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (15% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Writing graduates 4 years after graduating ($41,870) minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,441 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.
Careers for Writing graduates
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% 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 University of Central Oklahoma, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Central Oklahoma
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 37% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,351
- Full cost breakdown · all 67 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Central Oklahoma
- Journalism$51,042
- English$44,331
- Communications—
- Public Relations and Advertising$50,636
University of Central Oklahoma Writing questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma Writing graduates earn?
Writing graduates of University of Central Oklahoma earn a median $41,870 four years after graduating and $25,268 one year after. The U.S. median for Writing graduates across 135 colleges is $47,141.
How much debt do University of Central Oklahoma Writing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Writing graduates of University of Central Oklahoma is $21,917, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does University of Central Oklahoma rank for Writing in Oklahoma?
Of 1 Oklahoma colleges reporting Writing graduate earnings, University of Central Oklahoma ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Writing graduates get?
A common career is editors, with a median wage of $55,370 in the Oklahoma City, OK area and $77,920 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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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: “University of Central Oklahoma Writing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/writing (College Scorecard and BLS data).