by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how OBU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at OBU was ranked #1,434 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 824 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,434 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma Baptist University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at OBU is $68,584. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Part-time undergraduates at OBU paid an average of $986 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,340 | $30,340 |
| Fees | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,240 | $9,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
Learn more about OBU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from OBU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OBU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
OBU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OBU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Oklahoma Baptist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 19 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 13 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.