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How strong are the academics at Oklahoma State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
34
Average class size
53%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Oklahoma State Stillwater has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
289
10-19
490
20-29
567
30-39
356
40-49
257
50-99
244
100+
158

Honors Programs

Oklahoma State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Oklahoma State Stillwater's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Oklahoma State University:

85%
First-year retention rate
53%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $60,320. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$60,320
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Oklahoma State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Animal Sciences, General
184
234.4
284.8
335.2
385.6
436

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 226
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 167
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 50
  • Agricultural Public Services, Other 27
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 21
  • Horticultural Science 17
  • Food Science 10
  • Agricultural Mechanization, Other 3
  • Agricultural Economics 1
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 42
  • Landscape Architecture 10
  • Architectural Studies 1
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 122
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 71
  • Microbiology, General 60
  • Ecology 43
  • Biochemistry 37
  • Physiology, General 18
  • Entomology 17
  • Botany/Plant Biology 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 436
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 387
  • Finance, General 177
  • Accounting 163
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 53
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 49
  • Business/Managerial Economics 32
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 56
  • Sports Communication 38
  • Journalism, Other 23
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 112
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 59
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 100
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 33
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 30
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Technical Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 244
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 83
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 66
  • Chemical Engineering 44
  • Civil Engineering, General 43
  • Industrial Engineering 30
  • Computer Engineering, General 26
  • Architectural Engineering 14
  • Agricultural Engineering 12
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 50
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 32
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 27
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 13
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 33
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 83
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 82
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 3
Foreign Languages
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 7
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 78
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 28
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
History
  • History, General 25
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 223
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 27
  • Statistics, General 15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 23
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 110
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 15
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 11
  • Physics, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 307
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 54
  • Political Science and Government, General 47
  • Geography 4
  • Economics, General 3
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 2
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 98
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 48
  • Interior Design 43
  • Music, General 36
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 4
  • Acting 2
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 2
  • Musical Theatre 1
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