Oklahoma · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in Oklahoma

Ranked by graduate earnings

Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and Western Oklahoma State College award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Oklahoma: 32, 32 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 22 Oklahoma colleges offer Mathematics and award 238 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

Institutions
22
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
238
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$40,531
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,214
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Oklahoma State University
Stillwater Public · Bachelor's degree
$46,9433268%—$23,301
2University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,5313275%—$16,500

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in Oklahoma

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Oklahoma State University
Stillwater Public
32$46,943
2University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman Public
32$40,531
3Western Oklahoma State College
Altus Public
18Not reported
4University of Tulsa
Tulsa Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
5University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond Public
8Not reported
6Northeastern State University
Tahlequah Public
8Not reported
7Oral Roberts University
Tulsa Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
8Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant Public
3Not reported
9Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
10East Central University
Ada Public
2Not reported
Show the other 12 Oklahoma colleges offering Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Tulsa Community CollegeTulsaPublic93
Rose State CollegeMidwest CityPublic9
Oklahoma City Community CollegeOklahoma CityPublic5
Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwellPublic3
Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmondPrivate not-for-profit2
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherfordPublic2
Southern Nazarene UniversityBethanyPrivate not-for-profit1
Connors State CollegeWarnerPublic1
Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeWilburtonPublic1
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawneePrivate not-for-profit1
University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickashaPublic1
Mid-America Christian UniversityOklahoma CityPrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Oklahoma

Jobs in Oklahoma
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in Oklahoma.

Which Oklahoma colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Oklahoma State University (32 graduates a year), University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (32 graduates a year) and Western Oklahoma State College (18 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Oklahoma, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 22 Oklahoma colleges offer Mathematics.

Which Mathematics program in Oklahoma has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Oklahoma State University tops the list at $46,943. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Mathematics program?+

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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