2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Nursing is the #15 most popular major in Oklahoma with 165 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Oklahoma Schools in Nursing
Our analysis found University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Oklahoma. UOHSC is a small public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Tulsa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma list. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.
Out of the 8 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma City University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out of the 8 schools in Oklahoma that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Oklahoma State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. SWOSU is a small public school located in the town of Weatherford.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Central Oklahoma did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Oral Roberts University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 3,662 |
Arizona | 3,385 |
New Mexico | 106 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 29 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Medicine | 28,629 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
Public Health | 19,473 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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