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Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

3,009 students earned Nursing degrees in Oklahoma in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,534
Associate Degree 1,310
Master’s Degree 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 63
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 63
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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 19.0%
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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
3,116 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,681 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending OCCC will pay a net price of $5,794.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,568 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,717 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Tulsa Community College will pay a net price of $6,586.

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Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,617 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at OCU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,949 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,191 after graduation. 69% of students get financical aid.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at UCO.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,374 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,801 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,872.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,337 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending OPSU will pay a net price of $8,667. Graduates earn an average $35,525 after graduation.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $10,094. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at NSU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

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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