Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Poteau, Oklahoma, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Carl Albert State College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,308 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,117 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 41.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,362, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.64x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,607 per year. The most popular programs include Human Development & Family Studies, Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,117
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Median Debt
$9,362
Average Net Price
$14,607
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.64x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,308
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
10.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,098
Pell Grant Rate
54.3%
Federal Loan Rate
14.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,902
Income $30K–$48K
$13,399
Income $48K–$75K
$16,156
Student Demographics
Women
62.2%
White
41.8%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
13.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (21)
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | $44,939 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,771 | 52 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,001 | 40 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,997 | 34 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $28,986 | 33 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $36,363 | 26 |
| Teacher Education | $36,542 | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,450 | 15 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 13 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $41,942 | 7 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | $21,448 | 94 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Social Work | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Oklahoma
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Oklahoma
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Oklahoma
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Oklahoma
- Most Affordable Colleges in Oklahoma
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