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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Langston University #493 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Langston University #1323 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Langston University #94 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Langston University's composite standing is anchored by mobility and access working in tandem — serving a broad-access student population and moving graduates toward durable economic outcomes in health and related fields. The institution's access and mobility rankings reflect a commitment to opening pathways for students who are underrepresented in higher education, translating enrollment into meaningful post-graduation progress.
Azimuth ranks Langston University #488 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 67.1 percentile. The current structured profile shows retention at 53.9% and a six-year graduation rate of 16.8%. Return on investment ranks #861, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,961. Graduates earn about $9,306 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 75.0 percentile; published cost of attendance is $21,394, and the middle-income net price is $12,315. Access sits in the 93.7 percentile, with 67.8% receiving Pell Grants and 36.4% first-generation.
Langston University's published cost of attendance is $21,394. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the enrollment spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $11,117, mid-low-income families pay around $11,117 middle-income families pay about $12,315, mid-high-income families pay approximately $15,530, and higher-income families pay around $15,756. Azimuth ranks Langston University #357 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 75th percentile for post-graduation affordability. Need-based aid forms the foundation of Langston University's financial aid structure. The institution participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans, state aid programs, and institutional scholarships to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated financial need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,175; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Langston University's median four-year earnings of $49,961, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Langston University is a public university in OK with a program mix centered on Health and related applied fields — a strong fit for students drawn to health professions, education, and community-oriented careers who want an accessible, mission-driven institution. Graduates earn in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Langston University sits in the 84.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $9,306 more than similar students at comparable institutions relative to similar students at comparable institutions. Langston University enrolls a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 67.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 36.4% are first-generation — and the institution's aid structure and mission orientation make it a meaningful option for students who need affordability alongside a clear path to a career in health or public service. Median student debt at graduation is $26,000, and higher-income families pay a net price of approximately $15,756. Fit depends on two realistic filters: Langston University's program portfolio is concentrated in Health and adjacent fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking broad STEM or business-focused tracks may find a better match elsewhere. The institution's HBCU identity and community-rooted mission are also central to its character — students who value that context will find it shapes nearly every aspect of campus life.
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Langston University's published cost of attendance is $21,394. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the enrollment spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $11,117, mid-low-income families pay around $11,117 middle-income families pay about $12,315, mid-high-income families pay approximately $15,530, and higher-income families pay around $15,756.
Azimuth ranks Langston University #357 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 75th percentile for post-graduation affordability. Need-based aid forms the foundation of Langston University's financial aid structure.
The institution participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans, state aid programs, and institutional scholarships to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated financial need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,175; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Langston University's median four-year earnings of $49,961, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Langston University earn median 4-year earnings of $49,961, placing Langston University in the 10.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,306 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Langston University #861 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 43 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,643, ranked #265 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 28 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $39,840, ranked #354 nationally in its major.
Psychology, General reports 23 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,061, ranked #255 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $41,268, ranked #149 nationally in its major.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
43 graduates
Agriculture, General
9 graduates
Psychology, General
23 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
22 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
28 graduates
Langston University's program mix is anchored in health and human services fields — a signature consistent with the institution's identity as a historically Black university serving a predominantly rural Oklahoma community. Health programs form the core of the degree portfolio, alongside business, education, and social-science offerings that reflect the institution's mission to prepare graduates for careers in high-need local and regional labor markets.
Across 10 programs serving roughly 189 students annually, the curriculum is oriented toward applied, workforce-ready pathways. The largest programs by graduate volume are Nursing (43 graduates) and Business Administration (28 graduates), which together anchor the institution's enrollment footprint.
Among the highest-earning programs four years after enrollment, Nursing leads with median earnings of $83,643, and Azimuth ranks Nursing #245 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Agriculture, General graduates earn median earnings of $51,091, and Psychology, General graduates earn median earnings of $49,061, with Azimuth ranking Psychology, General #275 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Several of Langston University's strongest programs feed directly into stable, in-demand local-labor markets — particularly health, education, and social services fields where graduates typically enter the workforce in Oklahoma and surrounding regions rather than pursuing national high-mobility careers. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional labor-market demand.
For a fuller view of how individual programs are evaluated, see [how Azimuth evaluates programs](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/).
