Registered Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Weatherford, OK.
During the most recent reporting year, 285 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Of 5,186 students, 1,882 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,145 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #18 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 188 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #121 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #18 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #46 of 188 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #121 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 89% women (254) and 11% men (31).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Of the 242 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 88% were women (213) and 12% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 120 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 34 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 23 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Among the 43 master’s registered nursing graduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 95% were women (41) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, below the national average of 39%.*
*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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.