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Practical Nursing in Oklahoma

Practical Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

In 2022-2023, 2,328 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in OK.

A Practical Nursing major is the 111th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,303
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,303
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 886
Associate Degree 139

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 26.8%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Oklahoma

28,860 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $25,690, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oklahoma that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
167 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,049. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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#2

Central Oklahoma College

Oklahoma City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
421 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Practical Nursing Careers in OK

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 6% $24,530
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $41,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Nursing 3,009
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

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