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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma

18 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 3rd in Oklahoma. In fact, 3,009 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center the most popular school in Oklahoma for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public college with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UOHSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,894. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southwestern Oklahoma State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Oklahoma. Located in the remote town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 175 students majoring in nursing at SWOSU, 12% are male and 88% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from SWOSU carry an average student debt load of $25,195.

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#3

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oklahoma City University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.

On average, nursing graduates from OCU take out $29,054 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $373.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, OPSU is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 125 students majoring in nursing at OPSU, 10% are male and 90% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at OPSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,804.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Central Oklahoma helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Oklahoma. UCO is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Edmond.

Women make up 85% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UCO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,970.

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With a ranking of #6, Northeastern State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Tahlequah, NSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at NSU accumulate an average of around $27,781 in student debt.

Full Nursing at Northeastern State University Report

#7

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK

With a ranking of #7, Rogers State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. RSU is a small public school located in the fringe town of Claremore.

Women make up 92% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at RSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,490.

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East Central University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma list. ECU is a small public school located in the town of Ada.

Women make up 93% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at ECU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,923.

Full Nursing at East Central University Report

#9

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, OK

Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. OKWU or OWU is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bartlesville.

About 93% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.

On average, nursing graduates from OKWU or OWU take out $33,146 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Nursing at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Report

Southern Nazarene University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the suburb of Bethany, SNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 96% of the nursing majors at the school.

Read full report on Nursing at Southern Nazarene University

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 21,862
Arizona 12,966
New Mexico 1,390

One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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