Southern Nazarene University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern Nazarene University at a glance

• 1,455

  students enrolled

• 643

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,084

  average net price a year

  Tuition $28,000

• $48,255

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,951

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern Nazarene University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern Nazarene University

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

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• 562

  open professional jobs

• 68

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  18 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Oklahoma County

  2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $65,374

  median household income

  Oklahoma County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (50 open), sales (57 open), operations (79 open), marketing (20 open), human resources (32 open), strategy (3 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (20), CACI International (13), Amazon (8), Caci International (8), Pyramid Global Hospitality (8), Olsson (7), Veterans Health Administration (7), CFS Brands (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (112), Operations (79), Sales (57), Finance (50), Data & Analytics (32), Human Resources (32). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Oklahoma’s Workforce Board.

• Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - OKC CentralOklahoma City · 405-426-8850 · 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday,

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern Nazarene University?

Southern Nazarene University enrolls about 1,455 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bethany, Oklahoma. It awards about 643 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Nazarene University?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern Nazarene University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,255 six years after entry and $54,951 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern Nazarene University offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern Nazarene University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern Nazarene University?

562 open professional jobs are listed in Oklahoma County, 68 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.