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

Edmond, OK. IPEDS 206941, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,127
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,882 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,125 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in OK: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (4 colleges, $47,245): -$363
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,658

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,882 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 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 5.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 7.9 years |

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

## History at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $48,163 | $25,000 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Northeastern State University | $47,608 | $23,165 | $12,710 | 35% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $46,882 | $22,125 | $18,309 | 37% |
| Oklahoma State University | $40,169 | $21,465 | $17,447 | 68% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $50,650 Oklahoma City, OK, $48,710 OK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $119,430 Oklahoma City, OK, $112,260 OK, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $48,050 Oklahoma City, OK, $48,090 OK, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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