Registered Nursing at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University is located in Goodwell, OK.
During the most recent reporting year, 134 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Many students take online classes at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Of 1,021 students, 387 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 542 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #5 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #18 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #67 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #133 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #496 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Oklahoma Panhandle State University are 93% women (125) and 7% men (9).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Among the 134 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 93% were women (125) and 7% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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