by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Oklahoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 195 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in economics from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #91 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Oklahoma go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,212 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma, economics students borrow a median amount of $49,687 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
Learn more about University of Oklahoma tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Oklahoma does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at University of Oklahoma make a median salary of $87,013. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in economics from University of Oklahoma. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 115 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.