Is East Central University worth it?
East Central University is a public, four-year institution in Ada, Oklahoma (small town). It awarded 780 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in sports, kinesiology, and physical education; educational leadership and administration; and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,088
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,649
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,962
Average net price
$8,683
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
780
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,467
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,297 | $78,578 | 113 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $58,588 | $69,951 | 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $48,419 | $55,007 | 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,401 | $52,488 | 57 |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $43,213 | $61,077 | 53 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,616 | $46,698 | 49 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $32,083 | $44,238 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,370 | $41,552 | 41 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $24,638 | $36,280 | 35 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,077 | $49,124 | 33 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $51,442 | $53,243 | 29 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,597 | $42,253 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,437 | $51,120 | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $40,559 | $40,890 | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $45,779 | $67,666 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 59 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 2,102 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 1,307 |
| Public Administration | 13% | 812 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 355 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 344 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 215 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 152 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2% | 143 |
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Sources: federal figures for East Central 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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