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

Edmond, OK. IPEDS 206941, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,392
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,937 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,758 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in OK: 6 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (13 colleges, $46,983): +$954
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,031

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,937 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 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 7.4 years |

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

## Psychology at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | $60,700 | $21,500 | $15,000 | 72% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $56,458 | $21,700 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Oklahoma State University | $50,956 | $20,500 | $17,447 | 68% |
| Oral Roberts University | $49,447 | $27,000 | $25,365 | 57% |
| Langston University | $49,061 | $30,495 | $11,504 | 17% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $47,937 | $21,758 | $18,309 | 37% |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | $46,983 | $16,500 | $14,459 | 40% |
| Mid-America Christian University | $45,276 | $38,458 | $16,692 | 44% |
| Cameron University | $44,045 | $27,625 | $10,912 | 31% |
| East Central University | $42,253 | $15,000 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $41,641 | $20,375 | $10,104 | 30% |
| Northeastern State University | $39,474 | not reported | $12,710 | 35% |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $35,428 | $13,435 | $8,039 | 32% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $72,710 Oklahoma City, OK, $69,090 OK, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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