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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1142 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 58.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1276 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1142 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Bethany, Oklahoma, Southwestern Christian University enrolls roughly 377 undergraduates. Retention is 57.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 16.1%, reflecting the institution's commitment to student completion. Southwestern Christian University delivers solid long-term financial outcomes for its graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $45,678, and earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 58.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1200 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Parks & Recreation, which aligns with strong regional labor-market demand and contributes to graduates' competitive earnings trajectories. Access and affordability round out the composite. Southwestern Christian University enrolls 46.7% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 40.4% first-generation students, positioning it in the 42.8 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution sits in the 60.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting a tuition structure and aid approach designed for families seeking a faith-based education with manageable financial outcomes. For students prioritizing return on investment alongside accessible pricing and a values-centered learning environment, Southwestern Christian University offers a coherent value proposition.
Southwestern Christian University's published cost of attendance is $33,305. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,830, middle-income families pay around $18,700, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,620. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #565 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. Southwestern Christian University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components to reshape the headline cost. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the aid the institution awards; understanding both figures matters when comparing affordability across institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,715, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,136; 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 $45,678, median federal debt of $20,715 projects to a monthly payment of about $234 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Southwestern Christian University is a good fit for students seeking a faith-based education with a focus on Parks & Recreation and related fields in OK. The small private nonprofit structure provides a close-knit environment for students who value personal attention and spiritual development alongside academics. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $45,678, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 3.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent meaningful returns relative to OK's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928. The institution enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 46.7% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 40.4% being first-generation students. This combination of access and outcomes makes it a strong option for students from these backgrounds seeking a faith-based education. Fit depends on alignment with the institution's religious mission and program focus. Students interested in Parks & Recreation and similar fields will find the strongest outcomes at this private university.
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Business Administration, Management and Operations
12 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
30 graduates
Southwestern Christian University's program mix centers on Parks & Recreation and Business — a portfolio shaped by the institution's focus on applied professional fields and career-ready preparation. Kinesiology is the largest program with 30 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Theology and Religious Vocations, Other, and Human Services, General.
Across 4 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting a focused academic portfolio serving roughly 54 students annually. The highest-earning programs at Southwestern Christian University demonstrate solid four-year outcomes aligned with the institution's applied-professional orientation.
Business Administration graduates earn median earnings of $49,297 four years after enrollment, while Kinesiology graduates earn $46,137. Kinesiology, the institution's largest program with 30 graduates, delivers median earnings of $46,137 — a figure that anchors the institution's overall earnings profile and reflects the career-focused nature of the degree.
The concentration in Business (representing 18% of graduates) and Education (representing 6% of graduates) reflects Southwestern Christian University's positioning as a private institution emphasizing applied professional preparation and workforce readiness. These program families align with regional labor-market demand and support graduates into stable career pathways.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant fields align with national employment trends and wage trajectories.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Southwestern Christian University's published cost of attendance is $33,305. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,830, middle-income families pay around $18,700, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,620.
Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #565 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.
Southwestern Christian University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components to reshape the headline cost. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the aid the institution awards; understanding both figures matters when comparing affordability across institutions.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,715, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,136; 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 $45,678, median federal debt of $20,715 projects to a monthly payment of about $234 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 Southwestern Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $45,678, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 3.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 58.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1200 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to OK's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928.
The earnings pattern centers on Parks & Recreation, which anchors the institution's degree portfolio. Kinesiology is the largest program with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,137, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field.
The Business Administration program graduates 12 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,297, at 0.7x the benchmark. Theology and Religious Vocations, Other and Human Services, General round out the program mix, each serving distinct student interests within the institution's focused academic portfolio.
