

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
What happens to students who enroll at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 86th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $61,223 | $123,416 | +18% | #4 of 19 | #4 | $23,000 |
| Computer Science | $78,610 | $110,853 | +4% | #112 of 349 | #57 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,904 | $106,719 | +28% | #30 of 452 | #16 | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $70,904 | $105,525 | -3% | #99 of 189 | #43 | $22,383 |
| Industrial Engineering | $72,397 | $98,394 | +-0% | #46 of 94 | #14 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,751 | $94,291 | -4% | #99 of 158 | #40 | $24,013 |
| Construction Management | $72,249 | $92,971 | -2% | #31 of 57 | #12 | $21,875 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $69,559 | $91,833 | -9% | #224 of 258 | #102 | $22,286 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,424 | $91,653 | -1% | #144 of 318 | #44 | $21,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,921 | $91,291 | +10% | #50 of 166 | #23 | $17,662 |
| Air Transportation | $38,652 | $91,081 | +6% | #15 of 52 | #9 | $20,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $72,607 | $89,714 | -9% | #52 of 59 | #27 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,373 | $88,953 | +30% | #59 of 1176 | #27 | $16,679 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,452 | $85,332 | -1% | #113 of 233 | #20 | $22,250 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $85,207 | +42% | #1 of 138 | #1 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,930 | $85,005 | +12% | #179 of 796 | #81 | $19,939 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,625 | $84,009 | -6% | #566 of 966 | #265 | $16,915 |
| Marketing | $57,331 | $77,606 | +12% | #98 of 516 | #34 | $19,250 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $76,201 | -11% | #97 of 148 | #62 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $45,759 | $76,148 | +20% | #25 of 178 | #4 | $20,718 |
| Economics | $52,212 | $76,123 | -8% | #210 of 368 | #117 | $19,434 |
| Mathematics | $40,531 | $76,026 | +9% | #111 of 309 | #55 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,979 | $72,320 | +2% | #109 of 253 | #70 | $15,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,903 | $71,589 | +31% | #28 of 610 | #8 | $21,508 |
| Architecture | — | $70,383 | +5% | #23 of 78 | #8 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $32,129 | $68,378 | +14% | #13 of 87 | #6 | $21,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $75,367 | $68,018 | +-0% | #40 of 76 | #19 | $15,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $45,107 | $65,881 | -3% | #111 of 187 | #60 | $21,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,755 | $65,646 | +27% | #45 of 299 | #13 | $26,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,726 | $65,474 | +23% | #50 of 476 | #22 | $22,900 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $42,057 | $64,798 | +18% | #38 of 265 | #7 | $24,125 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $44,270 | $63,104 | +3% | #8 of 16 | #4 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,003 | $61,731 | +11% | #106 of 660 | #36 | $24,403 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $61,404 | +4% | #78 of 215 | #28 | $20,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $34,451 | $61,165 | -2% | #37 of 49 | #15 | $24,304 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $46,614 | $59,001 | +17% | #9 of 63 | #4 | $19,100 |
| English Language and Literature | $16,242 | $58,854 | +21% | #72 of 576 | #13 | $19,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,009 | $57,453 | +2% | #231 of 660 | #78 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,401 | $56,749 | -10% | #401 of 565 | #215 | $20,688 |
| Psychology | $32,657 | $56,458 | +11% | #193 of 1027 | #47 | $21,682 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $30,931 | $55,682 | +26% | #7 of 52 | #6 | $23,250 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $55,460 | — | — | — | — | $17,750 |
| Anthropology | $27,704 | $55,399 | +19% | #27 of 188 | #8 | $21,920 |
| Social Work | — | $54,330 | +5% | #148 of 420 | #28 | $22,960 |
| Journalism | $36,744 | $54,031 | -4% | #101 of 187 | #44 | $23,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $52,802 | -4% | #157 of 225 | #74 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,572 | $51,533 | +0% | #161 of 345 | #63 | $24,250 |
| Sociology | $35,917 | $51,277 | -3% | #262 of 462 | #96 | $22,500 |
| History | $39,604 | $48,163 | -5% | #292 of 459 | #135 | $23,125 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,753 | $47,587 | +20% | #28 of 255 | #6 | $20,044 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Room | $7,620 | |
| Board | $5,690 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,486 | $47,556 |
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,555 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,730 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,551 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,593 |
| $110,001+ | $23,842 |
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology