Carl Albert State College
Poteau, Oklahoma · Public · 1,308 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oklahoma high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,902 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,399 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,156 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,618 |
| All families (average) | $14,607 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,448 | -$13,361 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $44,939 | +$10,130 | clears the bar | $7,642 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,001 | +$5,192 | clears the bar | $8,324 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,997 | +$40,188 | clears the bar | $10,875 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Sciences, Other | Associate's Degree | $28,986 | -$5,823 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,771 | +$3,962 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $36,363 | +$1,554 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $36,542 | +$1,733 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $49,450 | +$14,641 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate's Degree | $41,942 | +$7,133 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.