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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma

30 Colleges in Oklahoma
2,904 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$61,718 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 30 schools in Oklahoma to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,904 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma Your choice of nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Oklahoma list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Oklahoma

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Oklahoma Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
345 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$74,810 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is a great option for students interested in a degree in nursing. UOHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

There were approximately 345 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center receive $13,092 more than the average nursing student.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center

2
OCU crest
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Oklahoma City University if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oklahoma City. A Best Colleges rank of #572 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 169 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing major at Oklahoma City University earn $17,181 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma City University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$61,250 Median Starting Salary

University of Tulsa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #418 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Tulsa is a great university overall.

There were about 34 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Tulsa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, nursing degree recipients typically make about $61,250 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Tulsa

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,794 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. OSU-OKC is a small public university located in the large city of Oklahoma City. A Best Colleges rank of #1212 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OSU-OKC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 137 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OSU-OKC in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients typically earn about $56,794 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
253 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #819 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OCCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 253 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, nursing degree recipients usually make an average of $54,506 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma City Community College

6
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
74 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$63,542 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Tahlequah, NSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1282 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 74 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $63,542 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in nursing from Northeastern State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
228 Nursing Degrees Awarded
9.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Weatherford, SWOSU is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 228 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SWOSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients generally make an average of $62,644 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Southwestern Oklahoma State University

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,411 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Shawnee, OBU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 17th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 38 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OBU in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients typically make around $56,411 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma Baptist University

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$59,328 Median Starting Salary

Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Tulsa. A Best Colleges rank of #1069 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulsa Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 166 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients typically make around $59,328 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Tulsa Community College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31st Most Popular In OK
$12,500 Median Student Debt

OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 17 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in nursing from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Texas31721,421
Arizona28712,766
New Mexico2191,383

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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing2,647
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing143
Nursing Administration57
Nursing Practice31
Nursing Science19
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing7

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants2,218
Allied Health Professions1,037
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services916
Health & Medical Administrative Services744
Health Sciences & Services630
Health/Medical Prep Programs453
Public Health289
Communication Sciences284
Medicine269
Dental Support Services256

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