Cheapest Economics Colleges in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's energy sector boom creates strong demand for economics graduates, with the University of Oklahoma leading state programs by producing graduates earning $45,715 annually. Cost barriers remain minimal across the state's eight economics programs, where net prices range from just $8,543 at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma to $23,678 at private institutions. The gap between public and private options reaches $15,000, though Oklahoma's Promise program covers full tuition for qualifying low-income students at state schools.

Programs

$8,543 – $23,678

Net Price Range

$33,612

Avg. Program Earnings

53.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Economics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, Oklahoma	$8,543	$9,000	36.3%	56.3%
2	Langston University Langston, Oklahoma	$11,359	$6,728	17.5%
3	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, Oklahoma	$16,378	$10,234	65.9%	70.6%
4	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, Oklahoma	$17,413	$9,595	75.3%	72.9%
5	University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma	$18,990	$8,522	37.5%	69.9%
6	Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$21,556	$33,586	64.2%	70.4%
7	Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,600	$34,100	53.9%	78.4%
8	University of Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma	$23,678	$48,602	73.3%	69.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Oklahoma economics programs financially accessible?

Public universities dominate the affordable market, with four schools offering net prices below $18,000. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma leads at $8,543 annually, while Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program eliminates tuition costs entirely for students from families earning under $60,000.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable options?

The cheapest programs show dramatic differences in completion rates, from Langston University's 17.5% to Oklahoma State's 65.9%. This 48-percentage-point gap suggests that low cost doesn't guarantee academic support, making program selection critical for student success.

Does attending private universities justify the higher costs?

Private options cost $5,000 to $15,000 more annually but show mixed outcomes. Oklahoma City University achieves a solid 64.2% graduation rate, while Oral Roberts graduates earn just $21,508, significantly below the University of Oklahoma's $45,715 despite similar net costs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.