All the data you need to know about the Greater Oklahoma City Region.
GR EAT E R OKLAHOMA CITY BY THE NUMBERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location & Demographics.........4 Doing Business...........................12 Incentives.................................... 27 Talent & Workforce..................28 Living in OKC.............................36 How We Can Help.................40
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
WHY GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY? Nowhere in the United States offers Greater Oklahoma City’s unique combination of livability, affordability and major-metro amenities. Our region’s pro-business climate will help your business thrive while our citizen’s continued investment into our quality of life has created a community where you can easily recruit and retain the workforce you need.
The list of reasons you should build your business in Greater Oklahoma City is growing almost as fast as the region’s population. We have a community where partnership among business, government and civic leaders has reinvented Greater Oklahoma City over the past two decades.
Let us introduce you to the thriving 10-county region that is Greater Oklahoma City: a place that has rediscovered its strengths and redefined itself for the future.
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LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
Greater Oklahoma City’s location in the geographic center of the United States gives businesses located here a big advantage. It is equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. All major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1,800 miles of Oklahoma City.
That means not only can you easily source materials and other inputs, but you can also get outputs to your customers profitably as well. Our region also has one of the fastest-growing populations in the country. Oklahoma City is currently the 20th largest city in the U.S. and the 42nd largest metropolitan area.
AREA
Greater Oklahoma City Region 7,978 square miles | 20,663 square km Oklahoma City MSA 5,581 square miles | 14,455 square km Oklahoma City 621 square miles | 1,608 square km Geographically, Oklahoma City is the third largest city in the U.S.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
THE GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION
Stillwater
Hennessey
Yale
Cushing
Perkins
Langston
Crescent
Guthrie
Kingfisher
Chandler
Edmond
Luther
Jones
El Reno
Yukon
Oklahoma City
Harrah
Prague
Spencer
Choctaw Midwest City
McLoud
Union City
Mustang
Moore
Shawnee
Minco Tuttle
Bethel Acres
Pink
Norman
Tecumsah
Newcastle
Noble
Goldsby
Chickasha
Slaughterville
Lexington
Ninnekah
Rush Springs
<50,000 50,000 - 100,000 >100,000 POPULATION LEGEND
Source: U.S. Census, 2023
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OKC MSA POPULATION, 2010-2024
OKC MSA Population. 2010-2024
1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000
OKLAHOMA CITY MSA TOTAL POPULATION: 1,486,341
0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Year
Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Oklahoma City MSA
The OKC MSA has grown 19% from 2010-2024, adding 233,354 residents.
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1940-1950 1950-1960 1960-1970 1970-1980 980-1991990-2000 2000-2010 2010-2020
usands)
72.0 17%
105.3
131.9
148.3 99.2 124.4 157.6
172.7
om Previous Decade
22%
22% 20% 11% 13% 14% 14%
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OKLAHOMA CITY MSA POPULATION CHANGE #VALUE!
1960-1970
1970-1980
1980-1990
1990-2000 2000-
ds)
729.73
877.3
972.51
1098.13
22%
22%
172.7
20%
157.6
148.3
131.9
124.4
14%
17%
14%
13%
105.3
99.2
11%
72.0
1890 (1) 1960-1970
1900 (2)
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1940-1950
1950-1960
15981 16388 1970-1980
1980-1990
1990-2000
2000-2010
2010-2020
7158 6605
23501 18843 30309 34779 31740 15659 85232
22288 19389 33943 33406
28115 24948 47638 33738
27329 27728 41116 29529
25644 41443 34872 22102
24727 47600 29590 18783 18662 12740
Growth (Thousands)
% Change from Previous Decade
* *
*
27007 26563
POPULATION TOTALS 27550 27761 25245 22170 19326 21575 19205 14681
12770
*
*
11742
25915
116307
221738
244159 414311
325352 486264
439506 591608
240063
272209
405513
2010
2020
2024
2029
OKC MSA
1,252,987
1,425,695
1,486,341
1,539,536
GREATER OKC
1,414,813
1,594,979
1,658,529
1,714,249
OKLAHOMA
3,751,351
3,959,353
4,052,047
4,126,252
USA
308,745,538 331,449,281
338,440,954 344,873,411 Source: U.S. Census; Esri Business Analyst
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RACE/ETHNICITY Race & Ethnicity
OKC MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
WHITE (62%)
BLACK OR AFRICAN (10%)
HISPANIC OR LATINO (16%)
ASIAN (4%)
TWO OR MORE RACES (13%)
AMERICAN INDIAN (4%)
26% Hispanic or Latino (16%) Two or More Races (13%) American Indian (4%) Black (10%)
26%
AGE
22%
20%
6%
0-19
20-34
35-54
55-74
75+
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
OKC MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
Household Income
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE 2.51 people
23.8%
28.5%
29.9%
18.7%
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Percentage
INCOME $70,264
$0 - $34,999 $35,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $149,999 $150,000 +
Source: Esri Business Analyst 2024, 2020 U.S. Census
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2020 OKC MSA
26.8% OKC’s median age is 36.5 years old which is nearly 3 full years younger than the nation (39.3). 21.9% 25.3% 21.6% AGE RACE/ETHNICITY Asian (3.3%)
White (63.7%)
Black or African American (10%)
Hispanic or Latino (13.4%)
4.4%
Two or more races (5.7%)
Amerian Indian & Alaska Native (3.9%)
0-19
20-34
35-54
55-74
75+
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AGE 25 YEARS AND OLDER
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AGE 25 AND OLDER
Less than 9th Grade (3.7%)
PERCENT Associate’s Degree (9%) Bachelor’s Degree (23%) Graduate/Professional Degree (12%) GED/Alternative Credential (4.3%) GED/Alternative Credential (4%) Some College/No Degree (20%) 9-12th Grade/No Diploma (6.5%) Less than 9th Grade (3%) 9 -12th Grade/No Diploma (6%) High School Diploma (23%) High School Diploma (22.8%) Some College/No Degree (24%) Associate's Degree (7.7%) Bachelor's Degree (19.5%)
Source: U.S. Census; Esri Business Analyst 2024
AGE 0-19
COUNT
26.8% 21.9% 25.3%
374687 305385
20-34 35-54 55-74
354,038 301,567 61,710
Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024 21.6%
9
4.4%
75+
TOTAL
1,397,387
CITY POPULATION
CITY
2010 TOTAL
2020 TOTAL
2010-2020 POPULATION 2023 TOTAL
POPULATION POPULATION
GROWTH
POPULATION
BETHANY
19,051
20,831
9.3%
20,369
CHICKASHA
16,036
16,051
0.1%
16,745
CHOCTAW
11,146
12,182
9.3%
12,240
DEL CITY
21,332
21,822
2.3%
21,312
EDMOND
81,405
94,428
16.0%
98,103
EL RENO
16,749
16,989
1.4%
19,216
GUTHRIE
10,191
10,749
5.5%
11,191
MIDWEST CITY
54,371
58,409
7.4%
58,086
MOORE
55,081
62,793
14.0%
63,470
MUSTANG
17,395
19,879
14.3%
23,270
NEWCASTLE
7,685
11,168
45.3%
11,398
NORMAN
110,925
128,026
15.4%
130,046
OKLAHOMA CITY 579,999
681,054
17.4%
702,767
SHAWNEE
29,857
31,377
5.1%
31,803
STILLWATER
45,688
48,394
5.9%
49,525
WARR ACRES
10,043
10,452
4.1%
10,472
YUKON
22,709
23,630
4.1%
26,388
Source: U.S. Census, 2023
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
REGIONAL COUNTY POPULATION
COUNTY
2010 TOTAL POPULATION
2020 TOTAL POPULATION
2010-2020 POPULATION 2023 TOTAL
GROWTH
POPULATION
CANADIAN
115,541
154,405
33.6%
175,829
CLEVELAND
255,755
295,528
15.6%
301,193
GRADY
52,431
54,795
4.5%
57,375
KINGFISHER
15,034
15,184
1.0%
15,481
LINCOLN
34,273
33,458
-2.4%
34,562
LOGAN
41,848
49,555
18.4%
53,029
MCCLAIN
34,506
41,662
20.7%
47,072
OKLAHOMA
718,633
796,292
10.8%
808,866
PAYNE
77,350
81,646
5.6%
83,352
POTTAWATOMIE 69,442
72,454
4.3%
73,791
Source: U.S. Census, 2023
From 2010-2020, five counties from the Greater Oklahoma City Region were among the top 10 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma.
Photo credit: Andrew G
Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
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DOING BUSINESS
Greater Oklahoma City offers you big advantages, with a strategic location, market access and the workforce you are looking for. All while providing some of the lowest business costs in the U.S. for a
major metro. There is a reason the Arizona State University Center for the Study of Economic Liberty named Oklahoma City the easiest place in North America to do Business.
Of the 41 metros larger than Oklahoma City nationwide, OKC is growing at a faster rate than 75% of them.
COST OF DOING BUSINESS 100 = U.S. AVERAGE
Indianapolis Kansas City Atlanta Albuquerque Charlotte San Antonio Oklahoma City
84.3
90.4 90.3
93 92.5
95
97.5 96.9 96.4
Austin Denver Chicago Dallas Phoenix Nashville Columbus Houston
99.6
102.2 102 101.5
106.2
115.2
Source: Moody’s North American Business Cost Review, 2023 Note: Cost of Doing Business is an index value with the average for the United States being 100.
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BUSINESS CLIMATE
Labor
Right-To-Work State % Employed Union Members in 2023 (MSA) % Employed Represented by a Union (MSA) State Labor Force (June 2024) Regional Labor Force (Greater OKC) (June 2024)
Yes 6.2% 6.9% 2,005,630 854,785 4% 4.75% 3.75-4.6%
Taxes
Corporate Income Tax Rate Personal Income Tax Rate Sales Tax Rate Range (Cities over 10K) Real Property Tax Range (County)
11-12%
Canadian - 12.00% Cleveland - 12.00% Grady - 11.00% Kingfisher - 11.00%
Lincoln - 11.00%
Logan - 11.00% McClain - 11.00% Oklahoma - 11.00%
Payne - 11.40% Pottawatomie - 12.00%
Personal Property Tax Range (County)
10-14%
Canadian - 12.00% Cleveland - 12.00% Grady - 11.00% Kingfisher - 11.00%
Lincoln - 12.00%
Logan - 10.00% McClain - 11.00% Oklahoma - 13.75%
Payne - 11.40% Pottawatomie - 14.00%
Inventory exempt from tax for certain purposes; final destination must be outside Oklahoma and remain in state for less than 9 months
Inventory Tax
Labor-Intensive Manufacturer Effective Tax Rate (State)
New Firm Rank New Firm Rate New Firm Rank New Firm Rate
#1 Lowest 2.2%
Corporate Headquarters Effective Tax Rate (State)
# 2 Lowest 8.1%
Shared Services Center Effective Tax Rate (State)
#2 Lowest
New Firm Rank New Firm Rate
3.8%
Property Tax Collections Per Capita (State)
Rank Collections
#6 Lowest $4,480
Gasoline Taxes (Jan. 2023 Taxes in Cents per Gallon)
State Of Oklahoma Excise Tax U.S. State Excise Tax Average
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29.7
Costs
Cost of Doing Business Index (MSA) Cost of Living Index (Oklahoma City) Average Class A Office Lease Rate Average Marketwide Office Lease Rate Average Lease Rate - Industrial
83.6 84.3
$24.44 $20.36 $8.32
Average Annual Price of Electricity (State - April 2024 In Cents Per kWh)
Residential Commercial Industrial All Sectors
8.28 5.31 8.14 12.46
Source: UnionStats, Lightcast, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, OK Tax Commission, County Assessors, Tax Foundation, American Petroleum Institue, Moody’s, C2ER, CoStar 2024, Energy Information Administration
Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
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DOING BUSINESS
DOING BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS
STRONG GROWTH IN OKLAHOMA CITY DOING BUSINESS
Strong Growth in Oklahoma City
Strong Growth in Oklahoma City Strong Growth in Oklahoma City
Population Growth 2010-2020
Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth 2010-2020 Population Growth (2010-2020)
GDP Growth (2010-2019) Strong Growth in Oklahoma City GDP Growth (2010-2019) GDP Growth (2010-2019) GDP Growth (2010-2019)
Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020)
GDP Growth (2010- 2020) GDP Growth (2010-2020) Population Growth 2010-2020
Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020) Job Growth (2010-2020)
14%
14%
14%
14%
G (2
31% Job Growth (2010-2020)
31%
31%
31%
10%
10%
10%
10%
9%
9%
9%
9%
24% 26% 14%
31%
24%
24%
24%
10%
22%
22%
22%
22%
9%
19%
7%
7%
7%
7%
17%
5%
5%
5%
5%
6%
6%
6%
6%
7%
5%
6%
Unemployment Rate (2020)
Unemployment Rate (2020) Unemployment Rate (2020) Unemployment Rate (2020)
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2023)
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
Unemployment Rate (2020)
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
4.3%
Unemployment Rate (2023)
4.3%
6.1%
6.1%
6.1%
6.1%
4.3%
Oklahoma City MSA
3.0%
Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States
3.2% Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States Oklahoma City MSA Oklahoma United States
Oklahoma
O
United States
3.7%
11
11
11
11
0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0%
United States
Oklahoma Oklahoma City MSA
Source: U.S. Census, BEA, BLS
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
ECONOMIC DRIVERS The economy of the Greater Oklahoma City region is diverse. Aerospace makes up one of the fastest-growing sectors, employing more than 43,000 individuals and having experienced a 48% increase in goods & services output from 2015- 2020. A few of the key economic drivers include Government, Health Care, Retail Trade and Professional Services. Federal, state and local government account for approximately 20% of all jobs
primarily because of the presence of Tinker Air Force Base, the Federal Aviation Administration, tribal employment, and Oklahoma City is the state’s capital. The largest number of establishments are found within the professional services sector and the oil and gas sector remains a major contributor to GDP and wages.
Health Care and Social Assistance 99,435 jobs
Professional, Scientific, and Technical 48,092 jobs
Retail Trade 81,901 jobs
Government 161,445 jobs
Source: BLS QCEW 2023 (Greater Oklahoma City Region; Lightcast 2024)
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52,463 BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN GREATER OKC REGION
Industry
Number of Establishments
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
7,808 6,250 5,521 4,864 3,777 3,715 3,512 3,146 3,100 2,466 1,524 1,341 1,225 1,177 1,041
Health Care and Social Assistance
Retail Trade Construction
Accommodation and Food Services
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Finance and Insurance
Wholesale Trade
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Manufacturing
Transportation and Warehousing
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Government Information
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
645 620 332 258 138
Educational Services
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Management of Companies and Enterprises
Utilities
Source: BLS QCEW 2023 (Lightcast 2024.2)
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Industry
Employee Count
State of Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base
Government
43,700 26,000 13,940 10,745 10,000 8,000 6,500 6,000
Military
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater Campus
Higher Education Higher Education
University of Oklahoma - Norman
INTEGRIS Health*
Health Care
Amazon
Warehouse & Distribution
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc*
Wholesale & Retail
Mercy Hospital*
Health Care Health Care Aerospace Government
SSM Health Care of Oklahoma, Inc.* FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
5,600 5,150 5,100 5,000 4,360 4,200 3,740 3,100 2,740 2,700 2,500 2,240 2,200 2,100 2,100 2,050 1,950 1,830 1,800 1,400 1,400 1,380 1,320 1,300 1,310 1,300 1,300 1,200 1,160 1,100 1,060 1,000 1,000
City of Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Higher Education
OU Medical Center
Health Care Technology Aerospace
Paycom*
The Boeing Company
Midfirst Bank*
Finance
Norman Regional Hospital
Health Care
AT&T
Telecommunications
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores*
Retail Utility
OGE Energy Corp*
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Government
Dell
Sales & Business Services
Oklahoma City Community College
Higher Education
BancFirst*
Finance
American Fidelity*
Finance/Insurance
UPS
Transportation
Devon Energy Corp* Continental Resources*
Oil & Gas Oil & Gas
Johnson Controls
Manufacturing Higher Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Stillwater Medical Center
Health Care Oil & Gas
Expand Energy
Costco Member Service Center
Customer Service
Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Beverage Distribution
INTEGRIS-Deaconess Hospital*
Health Care Manufacturing Customer Service
The Climate Control Group Farmers Insurance Group
Bank of Oklahoma Dolese Bros. Co.* Cox Communications Rose State College
Finance
Manufacturing
Telecommunications Higher Education
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*Indicates headquarters in the MSA; employee counts subject to change. Numbers may include all branches. Source: The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, 2024
TARGET INDUSTRIES AVIATION & AEROSPACE
The aerospace industry in Greater Oklahoma City is vibrant and thriving. When combining public and private employment, Oklahoma is one of the top 10 aerospace states in the United States. In fact, from 2015-2020, the number of aerospace companies located in the 10-county region has grown by an incredible 23% and employment has increased by 8%. Access to a ready-made workforce, central location, strong government partnerships, low business costs and incentives that cater to aerospace are just a handful of reasons industry leaders like Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Kratos, Skydweller, Northrop Grumman and more are expanding rapidly in Greater Oklahoma City. Occupations Commonly Found in Aerospace
A strong federal presence with Tinker Air Force Base, home to the majority of MRO for the Air Force, and the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, contribute to a sector that employs more than 43,250 in Greater Oklahoma City and produce an economic impact of $11.6 billion annually. Only about 25% of those employed at Tinker AFB are active military, which offers greater employment opportunities to the aerospace skilled workforce. Approximately, 93,000 veterans live in the OKC metro. Learn more about Greater Oklahoma City’s Aviation sector at www.greateroklahomacity.com/aviation .
Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings
Logisticians
2,800 4,376
$41.05 $49.86 $51.72 $48.37 $50.11 $42.88 $41.34 $29.33 $29.14 $28.58 $25.13 $18.65 $17.72 $26.37 $22.04
Software Developers Aerospace Engineers Electrical Engineers
873 795
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
1,172
Industrial Engineers Mechanical Engineers Sheet Metal Workers
755 843
2,148 3,049 2,048
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Industrial Machinery Mechanics Maintenance Workers, Machinery
455 727
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assem- blers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
4,945 1,256 3,071
Machinists
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING In Greater Oklahoma City, there are nearly 1,500 advanced manufacturing businesses that employ nearly 42,000 people. The region’s low tax rates and utility costs make it the ideal location for advanced manufacturing. Greater Oklahoma City is also situated in the middle of the I-35 Megalopolis, the fastest-growing region in the country. Not only is the region’s workforce large and growing, but it is also productive. Workers in the region are free to work in any company without paying union dues or fees, since
Oklahoma voters passed Right-to-Work in 2001. At the junction of three major interstates, I-35, I-40 and I-44, advanced manufacturers in Greater Oklahoma City can reach more than 178 million customers by truck the same day. Greater Oklahoma City is equidistant from both coasts and at the center of the I-35 NAFTA corridor. Learn more about advanced manufacturing in Oklahoma City at www.greateroklahomacity.com/ manufacturing .
Advanced Manufacturing Occupations
Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing,
5,154 2,904 3,435 2,148 2,048 2,926
$27.58 $25.13 $18.05 $29.33 $28.58 $30.01 $18.65 $17.72 $26.37 $22.04 $23.71 $20.57 $22.18 $23.64 $16.61
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Sheet Metal Workers
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers
727
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
4,945 1,256 3,071 1,909
Machinists
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
693
837
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
11,870 18,952
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2
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BIOTECH Ground-breaking discoveries made by Oklahoma City-based researchers have helped put Oklahoma City on the map as a contender in the bioscience and technology marketplace. Greater Oklahoma City’s broader bioscience companies (including Healthcare) boast a Gross Regional Product of $3.3 billion, employ more than 40,000 workers with total earnings of $3.0 billion. Last year, one of the most significant factors in this area’s biotech boom is the powerful symbiotic relationship between entrepreneurs, clinical researchers, academic investigators, and public and private investors. In 2022, the region was recently awarded $35 million as part of the Build Back Better Regional Grant challenge to further develop this cluster.
Exciting progress continues in the Innovation District with Convergence, a public-private, mixed-use development at NE Eighth Street and Stiles. Convergence plans include a 230,000-square-foot, eight-story office building with 50,000 square feet of research labs. Oklahoma City biotech diagnostic firm Wheeler Labs will be the anchor tenant. BISNOW recently ranked Oklahoma City as one of five emerging hubs for life science development. Learn more at www.greateroklahomacity.com/bio .
Biotech Occupations Software Developers
Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings
4,376
$49.86 $28.30 $37.92 $29.70 $42.65 $31.38 $20.65 $23.17 $26.19 $41.15 $18.65 $17.72 $21.00 $21.43
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
38
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
546
Microbiologists
55
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
414 322 306 202
Chemists
Biological Technicians Chemical Technicians
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
2,562
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
455 727
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
4,945
407 370
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Ten- ders Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
1,909
$23.71 $17.34
908
Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2
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Oklahoma City AT A GLANCE 2024
LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION There’s a reason the Greater Oklahoma City region is such a great place for Logistics: location. Greater Oklahoma City is located in the geographic center of North America, the United States and the growing south-central region. Oklahoma City sits at the junction of three of the nation’s major interstates (I-35, I-40 and I-44) and is equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. All major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1,800 miles of Oklahoma City. From Oklahoma City, companies have access to
more than 4 million people within a 2.5-hour drive and the majority of the U.S. can be reached within a two-day trucking distance. Greater Oklahoma City is also home to Will Rogers World Airport - Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 106. Companies located here have access to two Class 1 railways, close proximity to two inland ports and the port of Houston is within 500 miles. Learn more at www.greateroklahomacity.com/logistics .
Logistics & Distribution Occupations
Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings
Buyers and Purchasing Agents Customer Service Representatives
2,488 17,235 1,670 2,904 3,435 1,481 1,332 2,048 3,479 11,870 4,608 3,360 18,952
$30.79 $17.84 $20.71 $25.13 $18.05 $24.35 $27.06 $28.58 $29.00 $23.64 $17.41 $22.06 $16.61
Order Clerks
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Light Truck Drivers
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Packers and Packagers, Hand Stockers and Order Fillers
992
$14.08 $16.16
14,167
Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2
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BACK-OFFICE / SHARED SERVICES Greater Oklahoma City has proven for decades that its world-class business climate, reliable workforce and diverse real estate options give companies located here an edge against their competition. Locating in Greater Oklahoma City means working shoulder to shoulder with peers who are at the forefront of their industry.
Here is just a small list of companies who are either headquartered or have a regional headquarter/ shared services operations in Oklahoma City: FAA, AT&T, Dell EMC, Hertz, Cox, Costco, Farmers, Sprint, Southwest Airlines, AAA, CACI, Signify Health, T-Mobile, Heartland Payment Systems, TTEC, Hobby Lobby, OG&E, Devon, Paycom, Midfirst Bank, Love’s, BancFirst, American Fidelity, Continental Resources and Dolese Bros. Learn more about shared services in Greater Oklahoma City at www.greateroklahomacity.com/sharedservices .
Back-Office / Shared Services Occupations
Jobs in Greater OKC Median Hourly Earnings
General and Operations Managers
18,812 2,932 4,221 3,274 3,737 7,591 1,653 4,078 4,376 1,085 5,790
$39.95 $57.52 $28.78 $39.94 $27.41 $35.45 $48.86 $25.19 $49.86 $42.05 $22.82
Financial Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Management Analysts
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Accountants and Auditors Computer Systems Analysts
Computer User Support Specialists
Software Developers
Data Scientists
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
9,838
$29.12
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
8,989 17,235 14,076
$20.91 $17.84 $16.94
Customer Service Representatives
Office Clerks, General
Source: BLS, Occupational Employment Statistics via Lightcast, 2024.2
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TRANSPORTATION
4,247,562 people within ~2.5‐hour drive time (150 mile | 241 km radius)
2‐day trucking distance (1,200 mile | 1,931 km radius)
72,830,747 people within 2‐hour flight (600 mile | 966 km radius)
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NONSTOP AIR SERVICE
Seattle
New York
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Las Vegas
Denver
Washington D.C.
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Nashville
Charlotte
OKC
Phoenix
Atlanta
Dallas/ Ft. Worth
Destin
Austin
Orlando
San Antonio
Tampa
Houston
Miami
NON-STOP SERVICE Atlanta....................................................................... Delta Austin.............................................................. Southwest Charlotte ........................................................................ American Chicago Midway..........................................Southwest Chicago O’Hare..............................American, United Dallas/Ft. Worth............................................American Denver............................Frontier, Southwest, United Destin................................................................ Allegiant* Houston/Hobby.......................................... Southwest Houston/Intercontinental................................ United Las Vegas.................Allegiant, Frontier, Southwest Los Angeles................................Allegiant, American Miami................................................................. American
Minneapolis.............................................................. Delta Nashville........................................................ Southwest New York LaGuardia.......................American, Delta Orlando.....American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest Orlando Sanford............................................Allegiant* Phoenix......................................American, Southwest Salt Lake City..........................................................Delta San Antonio..................................................Southwest Seattle..................................................................... Alaska St. Louis..........................................................Southwest Tampa.............................................................. Southwest Washington (DCA, Reagan).American, Southwest
All flights are subject to change without notice. * Seasonal Service Source: FlyOKC.com
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AIR Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is located 20 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. The airport has eight airlines, 40 from downtown Oklahoma City. The airport has eight airlines that service 22 destinations. nonstop flights, and about 85 total daily departures. The region also has Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) and two reliever airports: Wiley Post and Max Westheimer and general The region also has Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) and two reliever airports, Wiley Post and Max Westheimer, and two general aviation airports, Clarence E. Page and the Shawnee Regional Airport. aviation airports: Clarence E. Page and the Shawnee Regional Airport. AIR Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is located 20 minutes
RAIL BNSF and Union Pacific Railway provide Class I rail transportation in the Greater Oklahoma City region, with more than 4,000 miles of track City region, with more than 4,000 miles of track connecting Oklahoma communities with other U.S. cities, markets, and ports. connecting Oklahoma communities with other U.S. cities, markets, and ports. Amtrak service is provided via the Heartland Flyer, which makes daily runs to Fort Worth, Texas. provided via the Heartland Flyer, with daily roundtrips to Fort Worth. RAIL BNSF and Union Pacific Railway provide Class I rail transportation in the Greater Oklahoma Amtrak passanger rail service is
ROAD The region is home to four interstates. Oklahoma City is at the crossroads of I- 35, I-40, and I-44 and is supported by I-240. ROAD The region is home to fives interstates. Oklahoma City is at the crossroads of I-35, I-40, and I-44 and is supported by I-240 and I-235. Freight carriers and truck transportation run efficiently on more than 2,400 miles of highways and interstates with minimal congestion. Freight carriers and truck transportation run efficiently on more than 2,400 miles of highways and interstates with minimal congestion.
PORT Port of Catoosa is located 2 hours from Oklahoma City. It is one of the largest, most inland- river port, which utilizes the 25,000- mile inland river system. The nearest international port is Port of Houston, which is about 500 miles away. PORT Port of Catoosa is located 2 hours from Oklahoma City. It is one of the largest, most inland river ports, which utilizes the 25,000- mile inland river system. The nearest international port is Port of Houston, which is about 500 miles away.
TRANSIT Oklahoma City offers a variety of public transportation options throughout the city center: • OKC Streetcar • EMBARK Bus • Edmond CityLink Bus • Rideshares • Spokies Bike Share • Electrical Scooters Rideshares •OKC Streetcar • EMBARK Bus • Edmond CityLink Bus • Rideshares • Spokies Bike Share • Electric Scooters TRANSIT Oklahoma City offers a variety of public transportation options throughout the city center:
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA’S TOP EXPORT COUNTRIES
Country
2023 Exports 1-Year Growth 10-Year Growth Share of Total Trade
Canada Mexico Germany
$1,860,413,377 $629,771,681 $595,159,100 $321,398,576 $262,267,443 $238,310,712 $224,514,158
-6%
0.2%
29% 10%
-21%
3%
3% 6%
182% 110% -15% 78% -18% 84% -11% 647% -25%
9% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Netherlands
Japan
-2% 39% -45% 42% -24% 180%
Australia
China
United Kingdom $210,208,411
Singapore Norway All Other
$207,177,272 $167,775,350 $1,793,815,069
-3%
28%
OKLAHOMA’S TOP EXPORT CATEGORIES TOP OKLAHOMA EXPORTS
Oklahoma's Top Exports
Aircraft, Spacecraft, & Parts ($862M), 13%
Electric Machinery ($849M), 13%
Plastics ($237M), 3%
Medical or Surgical Instruments ($296M), 5%
Mineral Fuel & Oil ($252M), 4%
All Other ($2.1B), 32%
Industrial Machinery ($1.9B), 30%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division data, 2023
FOREIGN TRADE ZONES Foreign-trade zones are designated sites licensed by the FTZ Board at which special customs procedures may be used. These procedures allow domestic activity involving foreign items to take place prior to formal customs entry. These zones offer significant cost and time savings for companies. FTZ 106 - The Oklahoma City Port Authority operates Foreign-Trade Zone #106 under the grant of authority from the United States Foreign-Trade Zone Board to promote economic development throughout the Greater Oklahoma City. FTZ #106 serves a 22-county region in Central Oklahoma. There are four FTZs in Oklahoma.
Source: ForeignTradeZone106.org, International Trade Administration
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Companies locating or expanding in Greater Oklahoma City have access to a variety of world-class local and state incentives that help foster growth and ensure success in our community. Our region has continually invested its resources in fostering a healthy and robust business climate. You can get more in-depth info about these various programs at www.greateroklahomacity.com/incentives or www.okcommerce.gov/incentives . INCENTIVES
STATE INCENTIVES INCENTIVES FOR QUALITY JOBS
TAX EXEMPTIONS Companies in manufacturing, warehouse & distribution, certain computer/data processing services, refinery and aircraft repair could be exempt from ad valorem taxes for 5 years. Additionally, manufacturers could be exempt from paying sales tax on the purchases of machinery and equipment, energy and tangible personal property used in the design, development and the manufacturing operation at the manufacturing site. OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Foreign Trade Zones, Export Assistance, Freeport Inventory Benefits, Infrastructure Grants, American Indian
Companies could receive a cash rebate in the form of quarterly cash payments for a number of years depending on the quantity of jobs created and the average annual wages. INCENTIVES FOR INVESTMENT Manufacturers could receive a tax credit for significant investments in depreciable property or in the addition of full-time employees engaged in manufacturing, processing or aircraft maintenance. INCENTIVES FOR EXPANDING OKLAHOMA COMPANIES Local companies that are expanding and creating new jobs and making
significant investments in facilities, machinery and equipment, may be eligible for incentive dollars. INCENTIVES FOR WORKFORCE Aerospace or automotive companies that hire engineers could receive a tax
Lands Tax Credit and Industrial Access Road Assistance. LOCAL INCENTIVES The City of Oklahoma City’s Strategic Investment Program (SIP) is a deal-closing
fund that provides companies with a cash award based on the quantity and quality of newly created jobs and capital investment made within the city limits. The company must hire a minimum of 50 employees, produce an annual payroll of 1.75 million and exceed specific average wage thresholds. Additionally, other communities in the region offer different local incentives such as TIF districts, build- to-suit programs, property specific incentives and more. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber can connect you to local community incentives and resources.
credit based upon the compensation paid to the engineer. Additionally, the individual engineer hired could receive a tax credit. A cybersecurity or software employee could also receive a tax credit. Incentive dollars are also available to support the workforce recruitment process and customized training needs of qualifying new and expanding Oklahoma companies.
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TALENT AND WORKFORCE
Source: Lightcast 2024.2; 10-County Greater Oklahoma City region GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY TOTAL LABOR FORCE: 826,815
Greater Oklahoma City’s best asset is undoubtedly its workforce. With more than 825,000 workers and nearly 245,000 attending area colleges, universities and technical schools, the region can fulfill the needs of your company. While our workers are ready for the challenges of today, our significant education and training infrastructure ensure your Greater Oklahoma City workforce will be ready for the challenges of tomorrow. In fact, the
area boasts one of the country’s most sophisticated and best-ranked CareerTech training programs, delivering free, high-quality, customized training to qualifying new and expanding companies. The Greater Oklahoma City region is home to 19 colleges and universities. Nine technology centers deliver high-quality, customized training to both new and expanding companies.
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY - OKLAHOMA CITY MSA SERVICE-PROVIDING 86% GOODS-PRODUCING 13% SUPER-SECTORS TRADE, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES 147,426 18% GOVERNMENT 161,445 20% EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES 113,963 14% PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES 100,751 12% LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY 91,241 11% FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 40,969 5% MANUFACTURING 42,230 5% CONSTRUCTION 47,564 6% OTHER SERVICES 43,608 5% NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINING 18,662 2% INFORMATION 8,371 1% Source: BLS QCEW 2023;10 County Oklahoma City
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REGIONAL COMMUTER PATTERNS The 10-county Oklahoma City region functions as a single labor shed, where 50 miles is equivalent to 50 minutes, which gives you access to a much larger labor pool. The average commute time in the region is 23 minutes. This map shows the 10-county Partnership region and the commuting pattern between each county. The number listed within the county boundary is the percentage of residents who stay in their home county to work. The lines between counties show the percentage of residents who travel to other counties to work. For the purpose of clarity, only commuter flows of 5 percent and above are pictured below.
PAYNE 73%
KINGFISHER 56%
LOGAN 20%
17%
10%
28%
65%
6%
LINCOLN 32%
CANADIAN 22%
OKLAHOMA 85%
35%
67%
5%
7%
12%
8%
6%
32%
39%
53%
POTTAWATOMIE 52%
42%
CLEVELAND 39%
11%
8%
GRADY 34%
24%
MCCLAIN 24%
5%
Source: LEHD, 2021
From To Canadian Cleveland Grady Kingfisher Lincoln Logan McClain Oklahoma Payne Pottawatomie Outside of region Canadian 13,766 4,132 532 592 118 258 437 42,488 370 499 7,042 Cleveland 2,464 40,015 584 220 169 233 2,184 54,302 613 1,381 12,451 Grady 1,148 1,941 6,083 88 53 93 1,043 6,985 115 186 4,139 Kingfisher 329 166 39 2,865 14 80 37 1,428 100 41 1,553 Lincoln 214 545 56 40 3,234 107 62 3,519 1,048 1,165 2,066 Logan 433 763 70 212 65 3,509 71 11,232 670 163 2,656 McClain 453 3,471 493 56 42 56 3,382 5,962 94 175 2,789 Oklahoma 9,571 22,155 996 634 592 2,251 1,217 240,611 2,062 2,459 30,823 Payne 333 780 72 123 313 297 85 4,052 17,284 281 9,145 Pottawatomie 482 1,755 88 60 515 88 201 7,137 399 11,405 4,449 Outside of Region 5,438 13,994 3,123 1,736 1,767 1,231 2,353 64,049 10,078 4,882
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HOURLY WAGES FOR SELECT OCCUPATIONS, GREATER OKC REGION Position Entry Wage Median Wage Accountants and Auditors $22.13 $35.45 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $20.88 $29.14 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $14.60 $20.91 Computer and Information Systems Managers $38.67 $61.46 Computer Systems Analysts $30.31 $48.86 Computer User Support Specialists $17.30 $25.19 Construction Laborers $9.92 $17.76 Customer Service Representatives $13.41 $17.84 Electrical Engineers $32.74 $48.37 Human Resources Specialists $18.85 $28.78 Industrial Engineers $31.65 $42.88 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $17.02 $22.06 Machinists $16.67 $26.37 Mechanical Engineers $30.20 $41.34 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $14.07 $17.72 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $12.66 $18.60 Software Developers $28.38 $49.86 Telemarketers $11.07 $15.34 Oklahoma City MSA, all occupations $27.25 Source: Lightcast, 2024.2; BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics; Entry Wage is Lowest 10th Percentile
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TALENT PIPELINE
More than 245,000 students attend Greater Oklahoma City region colleges, universities, and technical schools.
Five years after graduation, 2 out of every 3 of graduates from Oklahoma universities can be found working in Oklahoma.
One year after graduation, 3 out of 4 graduates from Oklahoma universities can be found working in Oklahoma.
24,388 degrees awarded to graduates of Greater Oklahoma City region colleges and universities in 2023. Nearly 122,000 degrees were awarded over the past five years.
GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Institution 2022-2023 Enrollment Type University of Oklahoma 30,671 State, four-year OU Health Sciences Center 3,601 State, four-year OU College of Law 1,241 State, four-year Oklahoma State University 27,486 State, four-year OSU - Oklahoma City 6,156 State, two-year OSU School of Veterinary Medicine 478 State, four-year Oklahoma City Community College 16,497 State, two-year University of Central Oklahoma 14,393 State, four-year Rose State College 8,768 State, two-year Redlands Community College 2,186 State, two-year Oklahoma City University 2,900 Private, four-year Langston University 2,094 State, four-year Mid-America Christian University 2,473 Private, four-year Oklahoma Christian University 3,299 Private, four-year Southern Nazarene University* 1,507 Private, four-year Oklahoma Baptist University 1,475 Private, four-year University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma 943 State, four-year Southwestern Christian University* 425 Private, four-year Randall University 329 Private, four-year Total Enrollment 126,922 Total includes 2022-2023 full academic year (fall, spring, summer) enrollment; *Fall 2022 enrollment used when complete info is not available. Source: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
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GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY REGION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES DEGREE COMPLETION AND ENROLLMENT
5 Year Cumulative Degrees
Enrollment 2022-23
Degrees 2022-23
Program of Study
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
3,136
716 133
3,267
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
605
466 142
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION
82 16
23
2
9
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
6,094 19,654
1,070 4,717
5,432 23,125 4,104
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
3,221
817
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES 51
6
104
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
4,720
887 110
3,796
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
352
430
CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
0
0
0
EDUCATION
5,985 7,689 1,097
1,247 1,705
6,855 8,904 1,619
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
326 161
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
776
935
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
1,807
411
2,256
310
81
610
13,596 2,909 14,938
HISTORY
1,151 1,824
143 563
766
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
2,761
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
1,708 15,741
601
2,788
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
1,901
10,096
LIBRARY SCIENCE
220
87
410
MARKETING, OPERATIONS/MARKETING, AND DISTRIBUTION
31
8
48
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
754 618
153 163 735 134 472
892 921
MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
2,404
3,662
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
448
594
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
2,658
2,244
PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
349 220
60 57
231 390
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
2,209 6,157 1,418
341
1,821 5,224 1,815
PSYCHOLOGY
1,115 454
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
73
17
79
SOCIAL SCIENCES
3,328
842
4,173
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
477 903
62
448 800
188
UNKNOWN OR NOT DECLARED VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
0
0
60
5,062
971
4,913
TOTAL
116,944 24,388 122,128
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Source: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
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