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Best Economics Schools Near Oklahoma City, OK (2026)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,818 to $50,061 per year for indexed programs. Oklahoma City has a population of about 688,693. Median household income is $66,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $108,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Oklahoma City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Oklahoma City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oklahoma City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma economics page.
Economics Wages Near Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $108,620 | Oklahoma City, OK | $120,155 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $74,310 | Oklahoma City, OK | $82,201 |
| Statistician | $82,990 | Oklahoma City, OK | $91,803 |
| Management Analyst | $99,400 | Oklahoma City, OK | $109,956 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Oklahoma City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 688,693 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,702 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Oklahoma City-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Del City, OK – 4.3 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Midwest City, OK – 8.0 mi away (57,305 pop)
- Moore, OK – 9.8 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Mustang, OK – 13.0 mi away (20,792 pop)
- Yukon, OK – 14.5 mi away (26,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Oklahoma City, OK?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering economics programs near Oklahoma City. The closest is Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Tulsa (99.8 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Oklahoma City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Oklahoma City are: Economist ($108,620), Management Analyst ($99,400), Statistician ($82,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Del City instead of Oklahoma City?
Del City, OK is 4.3 miles from Oklahoma City and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Oklahoma City an affordable place to study economics?
Oklahoma City’s median household income of $66,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oklahoma City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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