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Health Professions Schools in Oklahoma

11,224 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Oklahoma

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,631
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,556
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,556
Bachelor’s Degree 2,286
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,214
Master’s Degree 778
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 698
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 698
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 698
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 20.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Oklahoma

235,260 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Oklahoma

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $55,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City
1,081 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

#2

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa
709 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,428 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Tulsa Community College will pay a net price of $5,467.

#3

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford
564 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. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,238.

#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City
389 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,388 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,705.

#5

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Tulsa
333 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,303 Total Students
#6

Northeastern State University

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

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at NSU. In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $38,825.

#7

University of Central Oklahoma

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,116. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,456 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending OSU-OKC will pay a net price of $8,617. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Oklahoma City University

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at OCU. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#10

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Stillwater
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
24,577 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. In their early career, OSU grads earn an average salary of $46,108. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,188.

Health Professions Careers in OK

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Personal Care Aides 37% $19,280
Home Health Aides 37% $22,020
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $48,950
Massage Therapists 25% $39,870
Software Applications Developers 24% $84,900
Nurse Practitioners 23% $104,310
Physician Assistants 23% $103,860
Therapists 22% $62,310
Athletic Trainers 22% $46,820
Occupational Therapy Assistants 21% $60,310
Physical Therapist Aides 21% $20,010
Respiratory Therapists 20% $54,580
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $57,680
Physical Therapist Assistants 19% $60,200
Medical Assistants 18% $30,200
Physical Therapists 18% $86,680
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Occupational Therapists 17% $83,590
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 17% $27,510
Veterinarians 17% $79,340
Physicists 17% $170,280
Phlebotomists 17% $30,360
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $49,830
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $68,920
Audiologists 15% $74,290
Occupational Therapy Aides 15% $26,920
Psychiatric Aides 15% $20,190
Medical Secretaries 15% $30,960
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $46,330
Computer and Information Research Scientists 15% $85,190
Exercise Physiologists 14% $40,010
Speech-Language Pathologists 14% $66,300
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 13% $24,710
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $40,660
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $22,260
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 13% $207,080
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $79,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $65,120
Dentists 11% $128,780
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,480
Substance Abuse Social Workers 11% $33,060
Community Health Workers 11% $43,340
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $44,050
Dietitians and Nutritionists 10% $55,770
Registered Nurses 10% $61,750
Administrative Services Managers 10% $82,020
Dental Laboratory Technicians 9% $42,770
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $170,390
Marketing Managers 9% $101,530
Dental Assistants 9% $36,180
Dental Hygienists 8% $77,180
Optometrists 8% $87,780
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $33,720
Managers 8% $98,270
Sales Managers 8% $92,560
Psychology Professors 8% $56,820
Computer Workers 8% $78,630
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 8% $35,260
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $29,530
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $60,720
Clergy 7% $48,320
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $62,710
Dispensing Opticians 7% $30,410
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $36,550
Radiation Therapists 7% $72,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 6% $0
Nursing Assistants 6% $24,530
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 6% $31,860
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 5% $32,790
Chiropractors 5% $58,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $64,470
Dietetic Technicians 5% $23,010
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,910
Medical Equipment Preparers 4% $30,250
Engineers 4% $82,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $41,100
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $114,570
Medical Scientists 4% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 3% $95,970
Pharmacists 3% $119,120
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $48,030
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $72,960
Healthcare Support Workers 2% $40,060
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $24,750
Recreational Therapists 0% $35,650
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $34,280
Podiatrists 0% $121,280
Epidemiologists 0% $64,780
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -4% $59,040
Computer Programmers -9% $79,620
Medical Transcriptionists -16% $36,950
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $0

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