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Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

In 2020-2021, 3,009 students earned their Nursing degrees in OK.

In this state, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 260 majors commonly available.

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

In this state, there are 38,140 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $90,680, compared to a typical salary of $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

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

In their early career, OCCC grads earn an average salary of $29,681. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,123 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,568 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

#5

Oklahoma City University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,949 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,142. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,191 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,090 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,374 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,667. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $35,563 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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