Is Northeastern State University worth it?
Northeastern State University is a public, four-year institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (small town). It awarded 1,723 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, research and experimental psychology and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,572
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,752
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,379
Average net price
$12,710
Completion rate
35%
Completions (2024)
1,723
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
4,772
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,150 | $43,116 | 146 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $80,792 | $96,702 | 125 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $32,440 | $46,102 | 120 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,668 | $50,268 | 120 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,690 | $60,651 | 111 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $31,794 | $41,705 | 99 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $49,823 | $65,781 | 86 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $49,040 | $65,037 | 70 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $50,247 | $60,979 | 69 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,045 | $45,474 | 58 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $49,321 | $69,276 | 58 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,464 | $44,064 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $51,005 | $52,560 | 52 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $39,360 | $54,577 | 49 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $55,459 | $69,399 | 48 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 157 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 74 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Nursing Education | Master's | 43 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 30% | 3,307 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 2,158 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 1,101 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 630 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 534 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 485 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 466 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 453 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northeastern State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oklahoma. Counts under 10 are not published.
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