2026 Best Economics Schools in Oklahoma

Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best economics schools.

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• Best Economics Schools in Oklahoma

Best Schools for Economics in Oklahoma

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Economics

1

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

64 Economics Degrees Awarded

$69,613 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus this year for economics. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. About 64 economics degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their economics degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $69,613 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in economics from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

2

University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Economics Degrees Awarded

$44,085 Median Starting Salary

University Of Central Oklahoma is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Oklahoma awarded about 13 economics degrees in the most recent data year. Economics graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $44,085 early in their careers. University Of Central Oklahoma graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans. Read more about the economics program at University Of Central Oklahoma

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.