ORU Graduates Achieve 99% Career Outcomes Rate for 5th Consecutive Year

Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 28, 2026-Oral Roberts University (ORU) has achieved a 99% Career Outcomes Rate for five years in a row. This represents students who secure full-time or part-time employment, enroll in graduate or professional programs, or join the military within six months of graduation. ORU annually exceeds the national average of 84.7% by over 14 points. (Naceweb.org)

"These outcomes reflect the excellence, resilience, and calling of our students," said Dr. William M. Wilson, ORU President. "ORU is committed to equipping Whole Leaders who are academically prepared, spiritually attuned, and professionally competitive in a rapidly evolving world. A 99% career outcomes rate is not just a statistic-it's proof that our students are graduating prepared and that employers value the Spirit-empowered leaders ORU is producing."

During the reporting term, ORU students from every academic college-including Nursing, Business, Science & Engineering, Education, Arts & Culture, and Theology-achieved strong outcomes, with several colleges reaching placement rates of 97-100%. Employer engagement also remained strong, with ORU students connecting to leading organizations across the country. Graduates secured roles at top companies including Ernst & Young, ONEOK, Amazon, Saint Francis Health System, Williams, BOK Financial, and Deloitte. Growing interest in Tulsa and Oklahoma City as post-graduation destinations has fueled expanded partnerships with regional employers, resulting in increased recruitment activity and career opportunities for students.

"Our team is intentional about empowering students from their first year through graduation," said Alison Vujnovic, Vice President of Enrollment Management. "From one-on-one coaching to large-scale campus recruitment events, we ensure students have the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive in today's job market. ORU's 2025 Career Outcomes demonstrate what is possible when students, faculty, and employers work together in pursuit of excellence."

For Career Outcomes, ORU's top 10 majors include Nursing, Ministry and Leadership, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, Professional Counseling, Christian Ministry, Master of Business Administration, Strategic Leadership, and Finance-fields that collectively make up the highest volume of successful placements. Graduates found opportunities across diverse industry sectors, including healthcare, education, finance, energy, ministry, technology, communications, and government, demonstrating ORU's broad impact on local, national, and global workforce needs.

To explore ORU's colleges and program offerings, please visit ORU's Explore Programs webpage.

Nationally Ranked, Globally Recognized

ORU is a Christian, Spirit-empowered, interdenominational university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 17 years of consecutive enrollment growth. Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ORU offers over 150 majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs at the bachelor's level, ranging from business and engineering to nursing, ministry, and more. In 2024, the Carnegie Foundation recognized ORU with a "Leadership for Public Purpose" award, a distinction earned by only 25 universities nationwide. Under the leadership of President Dr. William Wilson, ORU is preparing students from all 50 states and 174 nations in the last 6 years to be whole leaders for the whole world.