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Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

165 students earned Nursing degrees in Oklahoma in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Oklahoma

There are 38,140 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma

Nursing grads earn an average of $90,680 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Oklahoma that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

50 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

Oklahoma City University

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,910.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. In their early career, SWOSU grads earn an average salary of $37,123. 97% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,960 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. An average student at OKWU or OWU will pay a net price of $27,038. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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

In their early career, UCO grads earn an average salary of $37,090. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,317 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. An average student at ORU will pay a net price of $19,355.

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
Medicine 269
Health/Medical Admin Services 256
Rehabilitation Professions 145
Allied Health Professions 127
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 126
Communication Sciences 123
Public Health 76
Dentistry 69

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