Nursing at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University sits in Goodwell, OK.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 nursing degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
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Online Class Availability at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Many students take online classes at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Among 1,021 students, 387 (38%) studied exclusively online and 542 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Rankings can help you compare Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #5 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #67 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #135 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #496 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1172 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Students who complete Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,755 |
| 2 years | $64,196 |
| 3 years | $69,334 |
| 4 years | $75,453 |
| 5 years | $81,900 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Oklahoma Panhandle State University report median earnings of $75,453, compared with $60,982 for all Oklahoma Panhandle State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Oklahoma Panhandle State University is $29,416.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Oklahoma Panhandle State University are 93% women (125) and 7% men (9).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Of the 134 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 93% were women (125) and 7% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
Minority students account for 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
The Nursing program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 134 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.