Best Economics Schools in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has 2 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 27 recent graduates. Graduates in Oklahoma earn $33,612 on average within two years — 31% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus graduates earn $45,715 while Oral Roberts University graduates earn $21,508 — a $24,207 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

2
Schools in OK
$33,612
OK Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Oklahoma

Public Schools (1)
$45,715
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$21,508
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Oklahoma produce comparable or higher early earnings for Economics graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Economics Schools in Oklahoma, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus logo

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public

$45,715
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $51,971
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 76.5%
#2
Oral Roberts University logo

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK · Private

$21,508
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 98.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Oklahoma?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ranks #1 for Economics in Oklahoma with median graduate earnings of $45,715 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in Oklahoma?
Economics graduates in Oklahoma earn an average of $33,612 within two years of graduation. This is 31% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Oklahoma?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is the most selective Economics program in Oklahoma with an acceptance rate of 76.5%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 87.6%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $21,508 vs $45,715 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.