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Health Professions Schools in Oklahoma

In 2020-2021, 12,274 students earned their Health Professions degrees in OK.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd 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
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,060
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,060
Associate Degree 2,803
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,572
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,572
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,572
Bachelor’s Degree 2,349
Master’s Degree 734
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 713
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 713
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 713
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
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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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 19.5%
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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
3,116 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.

#2

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa
709 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,568 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,717 after graduation. A typical student attending Tulsa Community College will pay a net price of $6,586. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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

97% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

#4

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City
389 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

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

#5

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Tulsa
333 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah
304 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. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond
303 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. In their early career, UCO grads earn an average salary of $37,090.

#8

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,949 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending OSU-OKC will pay a net price of $6,142. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average.

#9

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City
197 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. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#10

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Stillwater
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,292 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

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
Athletic Trainers 22% $46,820
Therapists 22% $62,310
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
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Physical Therapists 18% $86,680
Occupational Therapists 17% $83,590
Veterinarians 17% $79,340
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 17% $27,510
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
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 13% $207,080
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $22,260
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $40,660
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $79,040
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $34,990
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
Optometrists 8% $87,780
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $33,720
Dental Hygienists 8% $77,180
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
Dispensing Opticians 7% $30,410
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $62,710
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $36,550
Radiation Therapists 7% $72,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 6% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 6% $31,860
Nursing Assistants 6% $24,530
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 5% $32,790
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $64,470
Chiropractors 5% $58,530
Dietetic Technicians 5% $23,010
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,910
Medical Equipment Preparers 4% $30,250
Engineers 4% $82,980
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $114,570
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $41,100
Medical Scientists 4% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 3% $95,970
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $48,030
Pharmacists 3% $119,120
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $72,960
Healthcare Support Workers 2% $40,060
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $24,750
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $34,280
Recreational Therapists 0% $35,650
Epidemiologists 0% $64,780
Podiatrists 0% $121,280
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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