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How strong are the academics at Oklahoma State University?

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
33
Average class size
49%
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 18:1. 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
263
10-19
612
20-29
610
30-39
298
40-49
191
50-99
225
100+
149

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:

84%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $55,674. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$55,674
$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
General Studies
Animal Sciences, General
189
227.4
265.8
304.2
342.6
381

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 221
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 136
  • Agricultural Communication/Journalism 45
  • Agricultural Public Services, Other 26
  • Horticultural Science 20
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 13
  • Food Science 6
  • Agricultural Economics 4
  • Agricultural Mechanization, Other 2
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 39
  • Landscape Architecture 8
  • Architectural Studies 2
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 111
  • Microbiology, General 60
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 54
  • Biochemistry 53
  • Ecology 49
  • Physiology, General 29
  • Entomology 11
  • Botany/Plant Biology 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 381
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 337
  • Finance, General 168
  • Accounting 137
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 51
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 46
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 36
  • Business/Managerial Economics 26
  • Fashion Merchandising 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 73
  • Sports Communication 35
  • Journalism, Other 24
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 93
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 60
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 94
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 41
  • Agricultural Teacher Education 31
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Technical Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 211
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 79
  • Chemical Engineering 64
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 53
  • Industrial Engineering 48
  • Civil Engineering, General 46
  • Computer Engineering, General 32
  • Architectural Engineering 21
  • Agricultural Engineering 17
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 73
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 43
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 37
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 30
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 96
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 78
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 64
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 32
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
History
  • History, General 32
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 232
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 40
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 28
  • Statistics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 11
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 12
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 93
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 20
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 11
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 14
  • Chemistry, General 13
  • Physics, General 3
  • Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 252
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 58
  • Sociology, General 49
  • Economics, General 6
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography 6
  • Geography 5
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 120
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 73
  • Art/Art Studies, General 38
  • Music, General 21
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Acting 3
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 3
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 0
  • Musical Theatre 0

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