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Business/Managerial Economics at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,413/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (105,700 openings/yr)

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #78 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Managerial Economics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$473K	$476K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.6x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	58%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,282

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,413 place Oklahoma State University-Main Campus below the $53,330 national median for Business/Managerial Economics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business/Managerial Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $40,413 far exceeding the $16,282 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #78 of 81 Business/Managerial Economics programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business/Managerial Economics at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Business/Managerial Economics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Business/Managerial Economics careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $454,292 in decade earnings vs $473,143 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Business/Managerial Economics from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →