# University of Central Oklahoma: Finance (bachelor's)

Edmond, OK. IPEDS 206941, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,334 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,793 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in OK: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (4 colleges, $89,436): -$31,102
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,658

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,334 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,275 | $72,556 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 4.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Finance at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $106,719 | $19,550 | $15,300 | 75% |
| University of Tulsa | $97,533 | $20,250 | $15,000 | 72% |
| Oklahoma State University | $81,340 | $22,060 | $17,447 | 68% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $58,334 | $24,793 | $18,309 | 37% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $74,310 Oklahoma City, OK, $79,640 OK, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $97,110 Oklahoma City, OK, $90,430 OK, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $131,540 Oklahoma City, OK, $132,460 OK, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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