Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma · Public · 4,772 undergraduates
All 44 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Oklahoma high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,598 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,827 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,612 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,188 |
| $110k and up | $19,511 |
| All families (average) | $12,710 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $46,102 | +$11,293 | clears the bar | $18,579 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,651 | +$25,842 | clears the bar | $17,829 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,116 | +$8,307 | clears the bar | $17,499 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $50,268 | +$15,459 | clears the bar | $18,054 | 1.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,705 | +$6,896 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,781 | +$30,972 | clears the bar | $18,225 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $96,702 | +$61,893 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $81,944 | +$47,135 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $52,560 | +$17,751 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $50,981 | +$16,172 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,064 | +$9,255 | clears the bar | $18,547 | 2 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $57,549 | +$22,740 | clears the bar | $19,297 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $67,854 | +$33,045 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $65,037 | +$30,228 | clears the bar | $40,699 | 1.3 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $69,276 | +$34,467 | clears the bar | $14,924 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 44 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.