Northeastern State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northeastern State University at a glance

• 4,772

  students enrolled

• 1,778

  degrees and certificates a year

• 35%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,710

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,623 in state, $15,743 out of state

• $41,207

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,379

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Northeastern State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cherokee County, where the college is.

• 3

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Cherokee County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $53,668

  median household income

  Cherokee County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Cisco IOS (1), Northeastern State University (1), Vital Health Care Group (1).

What they hire for: Clinical (1), Human Resources (1), Marketing (1). Clinical jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Green Country Workforce.

• Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - TahlequahTahlequah · 918-456-8846 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (except State of Oklahoma holidays)
• Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - TahlequahTahlequah · 918-456-8846 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday,

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Common questions

How big is Northeastern State University?

Northeastern State University enrolls about 4,772 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It awards about 1,778 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northeastern State University?

35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northeastern State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,207 six years after entry and $45,379 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northeastern State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Northeastern State University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Northeastern State University?

3 open professional jobs are listed in Cherokee County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Cisco IOS has the most openings.