University Of Tulsa

Published cost of attendance is $64,459. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $5,578, middle-income families pay around $10,871, higher-income families pay approximately $25,473.

Azimuth ranks University of Tulsa #490 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 65.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,500.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,396, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.

Graduates of University of Tulsa earn median 4-year earnings of $79,396, placing University of Tulsa in the 86.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,947 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 85.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks University of Tulsa #122 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.

Mechanical Engineering reports 60 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $91,225, ranked #128 nationally in its major. Computer Science reports 59 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $109,332, ranked #92 nationally in its major.

Psychology, General reports 41 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,700, ranked #62 nationally in its major. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 41 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $97,533, ranked #47 nationally in its major.

University of Tulsa's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Mechanical Engineering is the largest program with 60 graduates annually, followed by Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and Accounting.

The institution's dominant concentration in Business — representing 22% of degrees — positions University of Tulsa as a specialized provider in applied professional fields across 39 programs. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in Petroleum Engineering, where graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $145,353 with a cohort of 25 students.

This concentration of enrollment and earnings in high-return fields reflects University of Tulsa's deliberate positioning as a business-focused institution. The program portfolio emphasizes direct workforce entry and applied skill development, with most majors designed to support graduates into stable, professional career pathways rather than graduate-school-dependent tracks.

University of Tulsa's program strategy aligns with regional labor-market demand for business and professional services. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families connect to employment outcomes and wage trends in the Southeast.

For prospective students, the consistent enrollment and earnings patterns across the business-anchored portfolio signal stable, predictable outcomes within the institution's core academic mission.