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Health Professions Schools in Oklahoma

In 2020-2021, 1,490 students earned their Health Professions degrees in OK.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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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
Master’s Degree 734
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 713
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 713
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 713
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate 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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Oklahoma

There are 235,260 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Oklahoma

Health Professions grads earn an average of $55,490 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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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
627 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,116 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,766 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#2

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.

#3

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%.

#4

Northeastern State University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

#5

Oklahoma City University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,974 a year. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

#6

University of Central Oklahoma

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

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. In their early career, UCO grads earn an average salary of $37,090. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#7

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,292 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at OSU.

#8

University of Tulsa

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

#9

Langston University

Langston
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,038 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,384. Graduates earn an average $26,176 after graduation.

#10

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. An average student at OKWU or OWU will pay a net price of $27,038. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,579 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Professions Careers in OK

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $48,950
Software Applications Developers 24% $84,900
Nurse Practitioners 23% $104,310
Physician Assistants 23% $103,860
Therapists 22% $62,310
Athletic Trainers 22% $46,820
Respiratory Therapists 20% $54,580
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $57,680
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
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $49,830
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $68,920
Audiologists 15% $74,290
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
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
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
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $170,390
Marketing Managers 9% $101,530
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $33,720
Dental Hygienists 8% $77,180
Optometrists 8% $87,780
Managers 8% $98,270
Sales Managers 8% $92,560
Psychology Professors 8% $56,820
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 8% $35,260
Computer Workers 8% $78,630
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $29,530
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $60,720
Clergy 7% $48,320
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $62,710
Dispensing Opticians 7% $30,410
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $36,550
Radiation Therapists 7% $72,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 6% $0
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 5% $32,790
Chiropractors 5% $58,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $64,470
Dietetic Technicians 5% $23,010
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,910
Engineers 4% $82,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 4% $41,100
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $114,570
Medical Scientists 4% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 3% $95,970
Pharmacists 3% $119,120
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $72,960
Psychiatric Technicians 1% $24,750
Epidemiologists 0% $64,780
Podiatrists 0% $121,280
Recreational Therapists 0% $35,650
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -4% $59,040
Computer Programmers -9% $79,620
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $0

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