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Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University's main campus is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with additional campuses in Muskogee and Broken Arrow. As the capital of the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah provides a unique cultural backdrop for the university. A significant portion of the student body identifies as American Indian, and NSU offers a variety of courses focused on Native American linguistics, including Cherokee language education with some classes taught in Cherokee.
Avg Grad Earnings
$43,147/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
55/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,513/yr
Out-of-state: $16,633/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 42% of students receive Pell Grants and 38% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$9,624 |
$38,496 |
11.2x |
| $30K – $48K |
$9,468 |
$37,872 |
11.4x |
| $48K – $75K |
$12,083 |
$48,332 |
8.9x |
| $75K – $110K |
$16,943 |
$67,772 |
6.4x |
| $110K+ |
$17,134 |
$68,536 |
6.3x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$7,513 |
$30,052 |
14.4x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Northeastern State University
21 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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90 |
$80,792/yr |
High |
32.2x |
Accounting and Related Services
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76 |
$49,823/yr |
Very High |
20.1x |
Finance and Financial Management Services
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73 |
$45,998/yr |
Very High |
19.3x |
Management Information Systems and Services
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69 |
$51,298/yr |
Very High |
28.8x |
Business Administration
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66 |
$43,690/yr |
High |
16.9x |
Quality Control
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64 |
$49,321/yr |
High |
21.9x |
Teacher Education
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64 |
$43,045/yr |
High |
15.6x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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60 |
$39,668/yr |
Moderate |
16.1x |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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59 |
$62,912/yr |
Moderate |
19.9x |
Teacher Education
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59 |
$42,150/yr |
High |
13.9x |
Public Health
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58 |
$41,457/yr |
High |
16.7x |
Special Education and Teaching
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53 |
$46,045/yr |
High |
15.6x |
Biology, General
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51 |
$36,536/yr |
High |
17.7x |
Social Work
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50 |
$38,168/yr |
Moderate |
15.7x |
Marketing
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49 |
$39,360/yr |
Very High |
12.8x |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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43 |
$29,464/yr |
Moderate |
15.4x |
Research and Experimental Psychology
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42 |
$32,440/yr |
High |
9.8x |
Communication and Media Studies
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38 |
$34,703/yr |
High |
10.5x |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
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36 |
$34,174/yr |
High |
10.4x |
English Language and Literature, General
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33 |
$33,266/yr |
Very High |
11.2x |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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32 |
$31,794/yr |
Low |
13.7x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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