Business/Managerial Economics at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

The University of Oklahoma's Business/Managerial Economics program graduates start at $55,460—about $7,500 above what you'd typically see from Oklahoma programs in this field and solidly above the national median of $53,219. For a state flagship with a 77% admission rate, that's a reasonable outcome. The $17,800 median debt is notably lower than both state and national figures, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 that means graduates owe roughly four months of their first-year salary. That's a manageable starting point for building a career in economics or business analysis.

The caveat here matters: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so your child's experience could vary more than usual. Small cohorts can mean the median is heavily influenced by just a few graduates' outcomes—someone who lands at a major consulting firm or someone who takes a nonprofit role can swing these numbers. Still, the combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings suggests the program isn't saddling students with outsized loans for mediocre results.

For an in-state student, this represents solid value: lower debt than alternatives, earnings that exceed state norms, and the credential of a recognized flagship. Just recognize that the small sample size means you're looking at a snapshot, not a guarantee, and individual outcomes in economics programs often depend heavily on internships and what students do with the degree.