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Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

2,904 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Oklahoma

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,531
Associate Degree 1,211
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 18.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Oklahoma

There are 38,140 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma

Nursing grads earn an average of $90,680 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oklahoma that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,847 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,388 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. In their early career, OCCC grads earn an average salary of $31,122. 100% of the teachers are full time.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,648 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,314 after earning their degree at this institution.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,428 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,307 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,467.

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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,551 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,193 after graduation. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at OCU. This private school has an average net price of $26,834.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,456 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,914 a year.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
13,250 Total Students

In their early career, UCO grads earn an average salary of $39,756. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at UCO. 100% of the teachers are full time.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,294 Total Students

A typical student attending OPSU will pay a net price of $7,210. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,043 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,025 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,825 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. This public school has an average net price of $9,769.

Nursing Careers in OK

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 23% $104,310
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $57,680
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $79,040
Registered Nurses 10% $61,750
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $170,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Health/Medical Prep Programs 486
Health/Medical Admin Services 454
Allied Health Professions 442
Public Health 312
Allied Health Services 289
Communication Sciences 288
Medicine 269
Health Sciences & Services 257

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