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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Rogers State University #531 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $53,237, placing Rogers State University in the 13.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Rogers State University sits in the 74.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Rogers State University #531 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public master's university in Claremore, Oklahoma, Rogers State University enrolls roughly 2,657 undergraduates. Retention stands at 69.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 29.0%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional public institution. Rogers State University serves a student population with significant financial need: 40.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 42.6% are first-generation college students. The institution's academic portfolio centers on Health fields, which align with stable regional labor-market demand. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $53,237, and Rogers State University sits in the 74.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a meaningful signal that graduates achieve financial outcomes stronger than similar students at comparable institutions. Return on investment anchors the composite strength. Azimuth ranks Rogers State University #756 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and mobility sit lower in the composite at the 79.7 and 24.6 percentiles respectively, reflecting the institution's regional focus and the earnings constraints of its student population. Affordability ranks at the 79.8 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. For families seeking a public institution with manageable cost and clear pathways into health-related careers, Rogers State University offers a practical, outcomes-focused choice grounded in regional economic opportunity.
Rogers State University's published cost of attendance is $21,064. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding model: low-income families pay approximately $13,714, middle-income families pay around $15,125, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,675. Azimuth ranks Rogers State University #288 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rogers State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. The gap between sticker price and net price demonstrates how need-based aid reshapes affordability across income levels — a pattern worth understanding when comparing institutions. Most students receive some form of grant aid, reducing the effective cost below the published figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,245, and 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,237, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Rogers State University is a strong fit for students seeking a public university experience in OK with a focus on health and applied fields. The institution's program mix leans toward Health, making it a good choice for students interested in those areas. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $53,237, placing Rogers State University in the 13.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,565 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 74.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 40.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 42.6% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates of 24.2% for Pell recipients. Fit depends on program alignment — students interested in Health and related applied fields will find the strongest outcomes at Rogers State University.
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Rogers State University's published cost of attendance is $21,064. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding model: low-income families pay approximately $13,714, middle-income families pay around $15,125, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,675.
Azimuth ranks Rogers State University #288 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Rogers State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. The gap between sticker price and net price demonstrates how need-based aid reshapes affordability across income levels — a pattern [worth understanding](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) when comparing institutions.
Most students receive some form of grant aid, reducing the effective cost below the published figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,245, and 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,237, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 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 Rogers State University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,237, placing Rogers State University in the 13.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,565 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 74.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Rogers State University #755 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 154 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $93,511. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 116 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,864.
Biology, General reports 35 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,227. Social Sciences, General reports 31 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $36,888.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
154 graduates
Management Information Systems and Services
12 graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
22 graduates
Biology, General
35 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
116 graduates
Rogers State University's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving Oklahoma. Nursing is the largest program with 154 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Biology, General, Social Sciences, and Kinesiology.
Across 15 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several positioned to deliver strong career outcomes in healthcare and applied fields. The earnings pattern reflects Health as the institution's economic anchor.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $93,511 four years after enrollment across 154 graduates, followed by Interdisciplinary Studies with $66,130 and Biology, General with $54,227. These programs represent the institution's strongest direct-to-workforce pathways, where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles in healthcare, nursing, and related applied professions.
Business Administration and Kinesiology round out the earnings leaders, each delivering solid mid-career compensation. Rogers State University graduates a 515-student cohort annually across its program portfolio, creating meaningful regional employer visibility in healthcare and business sectors.
The concentration in Health fields aligns with Oklahoma's workforce demand and positions graduates for sustainable careers in high-need occupations. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.
