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. We've also included details on how OCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at OCU was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 312 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 325 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma City University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nursing from OCU. This makes it the #547 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #108 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at OCU is $72,980. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OCU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $39,727 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at OCU is $395 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OCU paid an average of $980 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,836 | $29,836 |
| Fees | $4,650 | $4,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,602 | $9,602 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from OCU. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the OCU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from OCU. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Oklahoma City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 34 |
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